Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. I’ve collected 12 delicious recipes using soft silken tofu. They’re so yummy your friends are going to wonder what the secret ingredient is! If you’ve never used silken tofu before, it is similar to regular tofu. It comes in varying degrees of firmness, and it has a neutral flavor meaning you can make it as sweet as you want. There are lots of nutritional health benefits of tofu. Silken tofu has the highest water content of all types, meaning it whips up well to give a beautiful creamy texture – perfect for vegan dessert recipes (also works well in low calorie plant based desserts)! Now let’s check out this awesome list below, and let me know in the comment section at the end which one you can’t wait to make!
On to the best silken tofu desserts!
You’ll be feeling fruity with this first collection. Bonus: vegan, tropical, and ready in 10 minutes Soft tofu and fresh tropical mango coulis make a healthy silken tofu dessert with a heavenly taste and no effort needed. Protein: 6gCalories: 297 kcalReady in: 1hr 30 minutes (1 hour is chilling)Recipe by: Sense&EdibilityBonus: a scrumptious dessert using simple ingredients you wouldn’t know was vegan This vegan banana pudding is a plant-based version of a Soul Food classic dessert. Use overripe bananas for the best flavor. Protein: 5gCalories: 262kcalReady in: 25 minutes plus 2 hours to chillRecipe by: MyQuietKitchenBonus: the best part is it’s no-bake and gluten-free Like the sorbet of lemon tarts, this lightened-up, gluten-free, and vegan lemon tart is made without butter, oil, or coconut, and is FULL of refreshing lemon flavor! The no-bake filling rests on a gluten-free tart crust that’s surprisingly easy to make. It’s a healthy lemon dessert perfect for any occasion! Protein: 3gCalories: 173kcalReady in: 55 minutesRecipe by: VeggieInspiredBonus: a delicious alternative if you’re not keen on lemon Vegan Lime Squares get their green color from all plant-based whole foods. Treat yourself this St. Patrick’s Day to a naturally green sweet treat!
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Bonus: all you need is 10 minutes and a food processor Creamy vegan sibling to our awesome chocolate popsicle, this silken tofu vegan ice cream is cooling, sweet and healthy. Have a scoop and be ready to fall in love with the flavor. This is so good you should check it out now! Here’s the recipe, Protein: 6gCalories: 363kcalReady in: 20 minutes plus 4 hours to chillRecipe by: AddictedToDatesBonus: a really decadent dessert to wow your friends Easy vegan chocolate cheesecake with an oreo cookie crust and chocolate ganache sauce. This vegan cheesecake is no-bake and made without cashews. The perfect decadent chocolatey dessert for any occasion. Protein: 7gCalories: 307kcalReady in: 20 minutes plus 2 hours to chillRecipe by: AddictedToDatesBonus: a delicious dessert to share A deliciously creamy and rich hazelnut chocolate mousse filling in a chocolate shortbread crust. This Vegan Hazelnut Chocolate Tart is easy to make, coconut-free can be adapted as gluten-free, and best of all, tastes like Nutella! Protein: 4gCalories: 273kcalReady in: 15 minutesRecipe by: EvergreenKitchenBonus: a yummy chocolate dessert with a hint of Chai Silky chocolate pot de cremes, without dairy or eggs. This is the best of easy vegan desserts: all you need is a blender (no baking required!). Chai spices add a delicious twist, but this recipe can be easily adapted to be made without. Protein: 11gCalories: 421kcalReady in: 15 minutesRecipe by: JoyfulDumplingsBonus: great for anyone with a sweet tooth in just 15 minutes Vegan Tofu Chocolate Mousse is airy, rich, creamy, and unbelievably Good! This is definitely the winner of vegan mousse.
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Protein: 5gCalories: 379kcalReady in: 1 hour 20 minutesRecipe by: CookEatLoveLiveBonus: a dairy-free take on a classic holiday treat A variation of a traditional favorite. A cookie crumb crust filled with delicious pumpkin pie filling. Protein: 5gCalories: 124kcalReady in: 20 minutes and 4 hours to chillRecipe by: VeggieInspiredBonus: gluten-free, vegan, and only 5 ingredients Quick and easy Vanilla Vegan Pudding. Just a few ingredients are needed to make this creamy dairy-free treat. Top it with your favorite berries for a light summer dessert. Protein: 4gCalories: 322kcalReady in: 30 minutes plus 4 hours to chillRecipe by: RainbowNourishmentsBonus: a vegan version of the Italian classic Easy vegan tiramisu using only 5 core ingredients and no cream cheese! This dessert takes only 20 minutes to prepare and is as creamy and delicious as the classic! How can you possibly pick from those for your next dinner party? Silken tofu is a great versatile ingredient suited to anyone whether on a vegan diet or not! and it works great in place of eggs in baking for sure! Its softness when blended really creates the perfect texture.
I bet you can’t wait to bake!
So there you have it, a round-up of a dozen amazing silken tofu dessert recipes (if you like this, try some high protein low carb desserts next!). If this is a new ingredient to you, the best way to try it is to take the first step and go buy some silken tofu today! Find an easy recipe like the one in our recipe card and have fun! You could experiment with different flavors, try mixing with lemon juice for a tangy kick, or melted chocolate. Vanilla extract would give a lovely sweet taste to any dessert! For more inspiration why not try our 7-day high-protein meal plan, it’s free!
What can you use silken tofu for?
Silken tofu can be used in sweet or savory recipes. In main dishes, desserts, or even sides.Take a look at what I think are the 26 Best Silken Tofu Recipes for loads of meal inspiration!
What desserts can be made from tofu?
I think our vegan ice cream and Japanese dessert with mango coulis are great examples of what desserts can be made from tofu.
Is silken tofu good for baking?
Yes! I think this list is proof that silken tofu is great for baking! Silken tofu is available at any time of year from your local grocery store and it provides a great texture for the perfect dessert. There are loads of vegan silken tofu recipes as you can see above, you can use it in anything from a silken tofu chocolate mousse to a cheesecake and beyond (not to mention the general possibilities for vegan tofu recipes!).
