Are you currently changing your diet or simply want to reduce your meat consumption a little? Absolutely everyone knows tofu by now, but what about silken tofu? Whether savory or vegan desserts – silken tofu recipes taste good to us and provide a great variety on the table!
Silken tofu originally comes from Japan and has been considered a very special delicacy there for several centuries. The tofu variant is still not that popular in this country, but you can use it to prepare a wide variety of vegan dishes. Whether vegan scrambled eggs, vegan feta pasta or a creamy vegan cheesecake - dare to try something new, because our silken tofu recipes are a real dream!
What is silken tofu?
Just like regular tofu, silken tofu also consists of soy, water and coagulants. However, silken tofu only contains around 20% soybeans and the water content is significantly higher at 80%. While classic tofu is firm, silken tofu is characterized by a softer and silky consistency - hence the name. Visually it actually resembles Greek yogurt or quark. Thanks to its creamy texture, silken tofu is perfect for preparing various desserts, dips, soups and creams.
Our silken tofu recipes will definitely make it easier for you to get started or switch to a vegan diet. And we promise you – everyone will love the following ideas.
Vegan scrambled eggs with silken tofu
Whether scrambled eggs, fried eggs or hard-boiled – eggs are THE breakfast classic. Silken tofu is a wonderful onevegan egg alternative for bakingand so it only makes sense that we could also use it to make vegan scrambled eggs, right? ThisRecipe for vegansScrambled eggs with silken tofu are perfect to take away and taste just as good as the original. We've tried it several times ourselves and are truly obsessed with it. The recipe is super variable and you can use different vegetables depending on your heart's content.
Ingredients for 2 servings
- 1 medium onion, chopped finely
- 180 grams mushrooms, cut into thin slices
- 380 grams silken tofu
- 30 grams of nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon each garlic powder, paprika powder and turmeric
- Salt and pepper
preparation
- Lightly spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the onions in it for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add the mushrooms and spices and fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the silken tofu to the pan and lightly crumble it with a wooden spoon.
- Increase the heat and cook until all the liquid has evaporated.
- Divide between 2 plates and sprinkle with nutritional yeast.
- And voilà – your vegan scrambled eggs with silken tofu are ready.
Vegan "Feta" Pasta
This vegan feta pasta is a delicious twist on the viral recipe and clear proof that silken tofu recipes are anything but bland and boring. It takes 10 minutes to prepare, making the recipe perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. And if you like experimenting in the kitchen, here's how you canMake your own vegan cheese.
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 460 grams of silken tofu
- 230 grams of whole grain pasta of your choice
- 300 grams of tomatoes
- 60 grams of spinach
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and paprika powder
- 20 grams of nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper
preparation
- Cook pasta al dente according to package instructions and drain well.
- In the meantime, for the vegan feta, add the silken tofu, nutritional yeast and spices to the blender and puree until fine.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cut tomatoes into small pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Then add the pasta and silken tofu mixture and mix well.
- Enjoy!
The best vegan chocolate mousse with silken tofu
With its wonderfully creamy texture, silken tofu is ideal for preparing various desserts and this vegan chocolate mousse is a chocolate lover's dream come true. But we have to warn you - it is absolutely addictive!
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 150 grams of dates, pitted
- 250 grams of silken tofu
- 140 grams of dark chocolate
- 120 aquafaba (the liquid from a can of chickpeas)
- 1 TL Cream of Tartar
preparation
- Pour hot water over the dates and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate in a water bath or in the microwave.
- Drain the dates well, put them in the blender and puree until you get a sticky mass.
- Add the melted chocolate and silken tofu to the blender and puree until fine.
- Place the aquafaba and Cream of Tartar in a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
- Carefully fold in the chocolate mixture with a wooden spoon and mix well.
- Divide between 4 glasses and place in the fridge.
- Garnish with toppings of your choice and enjoy!
Vegan cheesecake with silken tofu
Light, decadent and healthy too - remember our recipe for vegan cheesecake with silken tofu and surprise your loved ones with a truly extraordinary dessert!
Ingredients
Cheesecake base:
- 100 grams of coconut oil
- 250 grams of vegan cookies of your choice
Cheesecake filling:
- 80 grams of cocoa butter
- 350 grams silken tofu
- 260 grams of raw cashews, soaked in water for 8 hours
- 160 grams of maple syrup
- 40 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
- The grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
preparation
- Line a round baking pan with baking paper.
- For the base, melt coconut oil in the microwave.
- Crumble the cookies into the mixer and mix with the coconut oil to form a sticky mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the baking pan and press until smooth.
- Melt the cocoa butter in a water bath and let it cool slightly.
- Drain the cashews well.
- Add silken tofu, cashews, maple syrup, lemon juice and zest, and vanilla extract to blender and puree until smooth.
- Finally add melted cocoa butter and mix well.
- Spread the filling evenly over the base and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with fresh berries if desired and your vegan cheesecake with silken tofu is ready!
