So you probably all know that merlot pairs nicely with dark chocolate, right? Good news! No need to grab a wine glass AND a dessert glass for this beauty—chocolate and merlot are married to create an indulgently rich dessert that will send you straight to heaven. Don’t be concerned about the, um, interesting ingredients—you won’t be disappointed!

Chocolate Merlot Mousse

Serves: 4 

Ingredients: 

  • 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted  
  • 1 1/2 cups silken tofu, drained and at room temperature 
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 1/3 cup merlot 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 
  • 1-2 tablespoons chocolate shavings and berries, for garnish 
  1. Melt the chocolate. 
  2. Process all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender until creamy.  
  3. Spoon into 4 ramekins or fancy glasses.  
  4. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving.  
  5. Just before serving, sprinkle the chocolate shavings and berries over each serving of mousse. 

Note: This recipe comes to us from The Vegan Culinary Experience.

(recipe by Sharon Valencik, author of ‘Sweet Utopiea: Simply Stunning Vegan Desserts’)

 

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