Description
Delight in the creamy indulgence of Vegan Tofu Purin, a silky dessert that celebrates flavor and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 0.5 lb silken/soft tofu
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 10 minutes)
- 2 grams agar agar powder
- 80 ml water
- 240 ml unsweetened soy milk
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of water over medium heat. Stir until the mixture melts and turns a beautiful amber color.
- Once the sugar reaches that lovely amber hue, turn off the heat and carefully stir in 1 tablespoon of hot water. Be cautious as it may bubble!
- Quickly pour the caramel into purin molds or small jars, swirling to coat the bottoms. Set aside to cool at room temperature.
- In a blender, add ½ lb of silken tofu, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ¼ cup of soaked raw cashews. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the blended filling into a saucepan and stir in 240 ml of unsweetened soy milk. Mix well to ensure everything is incorporated.
- Bring the saucepan to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Keep an eye on it until small bubbles start to form.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow it to simmer for about 1 minute. This helps thicken the mixture, enhancing the texture.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, then sprinkle in 2 grams of agar agar powder, whisking until it dissolves and is fully integrated with the filling.
- Pour the filling through a fine-mesh strainer into the molds over the caramel, capturing any lumps for a silky texture.
- Give the purin molds a gentle tap on the counter to release any air bubbles that may have formed. This ensures a beautiful, smooth finish.
- Loosely cover the purin with plastic wrap and let it cool on the counter for about 15 minutes.
- After cooling, tightly cover the purin and place it in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 30 minutes, or until thickened to your liking.
- To serve, gently invert the purin onto a plate, allowing the caramel to flow over it, or savor directly from the container for an effortless treat.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, Blender
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg