Tofu Chocolate Pie Recipe

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Average budget

Ingredients

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
2 packages (12.3 ounces each) silken firm tofu
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Whipped cream and sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. Line unpricked pastry with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Fill with dried beans, uncooked rice or pie weights.

Step 2

Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil and weights; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack

Step 3

In a blender or food processor, combine the tofu, honey and extracts. Cover and process until smooth. Add melted chocolate; cover and process until blended.

Step 4

Transfer to pie shell. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and strawberries if desired.