Soy Desserts: Fresh, Fun, & Fabulously Healthy Recipes - Hardcover

My fellow chefs said it couldn't be done, but this simple tofu creme brule worked the first time I tried it. Feel free to use a variety of citrus fruits; they are all interchangable here.

Ingredients

Six 3-ounce ovenproof custard cups or individual souffle dishes

1 1/2 pounds firm tofu

1/4 cup sugar or light granulated cane juice

2 teaspoons orange extract

Zest of one orange

6 teaspoons brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350

2. In a food processor or blender, puree the tofu until smooth. One at a time, while blending, add the sugar, orange extract, and orange zest.

3. Pour the tofu mixture evenly into the custard cups and bake 20 minutes

4. Cool completely and refrigerate until ready to serve.

5. For serving, preheat the broiler. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon brown sugar on each custard and set under the broiler for 1 minute or until browned.

6. Remove from oven, and serve immediately.

Nutrient Analysis

Calories 127

Protein 8.9 g

Carbohydrate 13 g

Fat 3.7 g

Fiber .4 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 9.5 mg

Soy Chocolate Raspberry Brownies -Makes 10 Brownies

These soy chocolate raspberry brownies are so chocolaty and satisfying, I call them the dessert to "live for." The fat and calories are so low, but they still have that luscious mouth feel that you expect from chocolate. Serve with raspberry sauce for a little extra sweetness.

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour

1/2 cup soy flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

2 whole eggs

1 cup sugar or light granulated cane juice

3 tablespoons soft soy margarine

1/3 cup semi sweet soy chocolate chips

1/4 cup raspberry jam

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat flour and soy flour and baking powder and set aside.

3. In an electric mixer, cream the eggs and sugar until smooth.

4. In a double boiler over medium heat, melt the margarine and chocolate chips, stir until smooth, and remove from the heat.

5. Add the chocolate mixture to the egg mixture a little at a time, and continue to beat.

6. Slowly incorporate the flour into the liquid mixture. Beat slowly, and gradually increase speed until well combined.

7. Fold in the jam and pour into the prepared cake pan.

8. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool before removing.

Brownies can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days

Cooking Note These can be cut into the traditional squares, or baked in a round pan and cut into decorative wedges

Nutrient Analysis

Calories 234

Protein 4.7 g

Carbohydrate 37 g

Fat 9 g

Fiber 2 g

Cholesterol 42 mg

Sodium 71.5 mg