Thursday, June 2, 2011

Moo-less Chocolate Pie

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The name of this pie made me laugh out loud the first time I came across it. I still cannot say it without grinning. Moo-less. HAHA :D

I cannot believe my blog is three months old & I still haven't made an Alton Brown recipe! I love Alton Brown's show & recipes, and while his books aren't available in book stores here, I am very determined to get my hands on them as soon as possible!

This recipe caught my attention a few months ago, and this week when I saw that the supermarket was having a sale on the main ingredient - silken tofu - I decided it was the perfect time to make this. I kept the tofu a secret, because I knew if I told my husband, he might approach the pie with some trepidation. We had company coming over for dinner, and I thought this would be a great dessert to serve.


The pie was very easy to put together and the actually work (if you can call it that) took only about 15 minutes. 10 minutes to make the crust, and 5 mins to mix up the filling. I did not mess too much with the original recipe, but made a few substitutions.

And the result was a luscious, chocolate-y, guilt free chocolate silk pie. It was divine. Everyone loved it, and I loved the look on my husband's face when I told him it was made with tofu. First there was surprise, and then he looked downright impressed. I was very happy.

And now, a question I ask myself after each dish I make - how can I make this even better?

The answer came to me instantly.

Caramel, of course.

If you know me, you know how much I love caramel. Next time I make this, and there will be a next time for sure, I would add a caramel layer to this pie. And considering all the calories we're saving by using tofu, the caramel would have to be extra buttery, and preferably salty.


Alton Brown's Moo-less Chocolate Pie (Original recipe)

Ingredients
Chocolate wafer Crust
100g (approx 3 1/2 oz)Oreo Cookies, cream centers removed
100g (3 1/2 oz) digestive biscuits ((Original recipe: 6 1/2 oz Chocolate wafer cookies)
1 tbsp sugar
90g (3 oz) melted Salted butter  (Original recipe: Unsalted Butter)
Filling
1 pound (450g) silken tofu
1 tbsp honey
1/3 cup espresso (Original recipe: Coffee Liqueur)
1 tsp vanilla extract
13 oz (375g) dark chocolate

Method
1. In a food processor, crush the cookies with the sugar. Add the melted butter and run the processor for about 15 more seconds.
2. Press the crumbs onto the sides and bottom of a 9 inch pie dish.
3. Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes.
4. Cool completely. I didn't have time to wait the recommended hour for cooling. So, after it cooled for about 10 minutes, I stuck it in the freezer for another 10 minutes while I made the filling.
5. For the filling, melt the chocolate with the espresso and vanilla over a double boiler or in the microwave.
6. In a large blender jar, blend the tofu and honey till smooth. Add the cooled, melted chocolate and blend until completely incorporated and silky-smooth.
7. Pour the filling into the cooled chocolate crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.


I wish I had some left-over caramel sauce from my Loaded Caramel Ice Cream, or some fresh berries to serve with this pie, but I didn't. And nobody complained.

It was still a divine dessert, even for a non-chocoholic like me.

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41 comments:

Kate said...

Gorgeous!  I'm love dairy, but I always make room for extra protein without the fat that tofu offers.  I'm sure the silken texture was perfect for this pie..and caramel makes everything better.  I whole-heartily agree!

Apron Appeal said...

Moo-less brought me here from Twitter. But darn it, it has tofu (I can't eat soy) Some day I'll get all this cooking with allergies in order and working.

Lori said...

Looks delicious!  I love the idea of making a pie w/ silky smooth tofu.  Alton usually knows his stuff- I've only made a few of his recipes but they're all winners.

Lizzy Do said...

Our hubby's are definitely cut from the same cloth.  I could never tell him a pie had tofu in it!  But he'd dive into this beauty if I didn't reveal the secret...what a gorgeous pie!

Baking Serendipity said...

I love Alton Brown too! When I was first taking nutrition classes in college, I would get so excited over recognizing some of the big time words he was saying :) This pie looks awesome...and you are right, I can't help but smile at that name :)

Maris (In Good Taste) said...

That looks so decadent!

Memoriesinthebaking said...

Aside from the mouthwatering photos, 'Moo-less'  certainly  caught my eye :) 

And  I never realized  that  tofu  had the power to  mutate  itself into such a  decadent chocolate pie!

theharriedcook said...

I adore dairy too, but I trust Alton Brown, and so I knew this would turn out good :) Next time, that caramel layer is going on for sure! :) Thanks for stopping by, Kate!

theharriedcook said...

Oh my! I am so sorry about your allergies :( That can't be easy! I hope you find a good recipe you can use! If I find something, I will let you know... :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Lori. You're right about Alton. His recipes have never let me down either :) Thank you for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

LOL :D When I read your last post, I knew that for a fact! My husband just ate another slice :) Alton Brown is so good! Thanks for stopping by, Lizzy!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Sarah! :) Alton Brown really knows what he's talking about. His recipes have never failed me! :) Thank you for your kind words about my Moo-less pie (hehehe)... Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Marysol! :) Until recently, I had no idea either! This has changed my opinion about tofu :) It tastes brilliant in this pie :) Thanks for stopping by!

In Katrina's Kitchen said...

Oh wow! And a caramel layer next time?! Double wow! Great pictures!

Kate@Diethood.com said...

LOL! Moo-less...that is hilarious!! It looks so good though... Alton rocks. :)

Mary@One Perfect Bite said...

This looks delicious. I know I'd certainly love a slice of it. I've used silken tofu in a mousse and it worked very well there. I imagine it is amazing used here. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

Inside a British Mum's Kitchen said...

chocolate and caramel - what more could we ask?  This looks AMAZING
Mary

Peggy Labor said...

Oh I just love the idea of the tofu in there!  Definitely sneaky =) 

sharizat shakmanova said...

…and I adore Alton Brown :) well, his quirky style and his witty recipes that is…
this pie is all ooh lah lah without any moo lah lah :) and so smooth! yum!

Manu said...

Amazing!!! I have never cooked with tofu! And never had it in sweets.... this pie looks sooo delicious and gooey!  I'd love a slice... and yes, some caramel would go great with it!!!

Sheila @ Elements said...

Wow! That looks fantastic!! It's so rich and silky, and I'd die for a slice right now! :)

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Katrina :) I can't wait to try it again with that caramel layer! :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

:D I think it's hilarious too! :) It's really good... and yes, Alton rocks! :) Thanks for stopping by

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Mary! It really is great. I hadn't heard of tofu in desserts till this pie. I must look for more dessert recipes using tofu! Thanks for stopping by :)

theharriedcook said...

Yep - that caramel layer is going into the pie the next time I make it. For sure! Thanks for stopping by :)

theharriedcook said...

hehe :D Thank you, Peggy! Alton Brown's the best :) Thanks for stopping by...

theharriedcook said...

:D LOL... I love that - 'ooh lah lah without the moo lah lah'... haha :D You are as funny as Alton, Sharizat! :D The pie really turned out great... :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Manu! :) I have made some savory dishes with tofu, but NEVER dessert! :) I was surprised at how rich it tasted despite having no cream! I wish I could send you a slice! That caramel layer is going on the next time :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you, Sheila! :) It turned out good. Tofu! Who would have thunk! :) Thanks for stopping by!

Nami said...

Marsha, if I bake this, then that slice will not be enough for me....and I will allow myself to eat more just because it has tofu in it...  This is such a delicious dessert.  It's a chocolate heaven! 

Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets said...

It is a cute name (I'm smiling now)!  I've heard about this combination of chocolate and silken tofu working out well for pudding, mousse, and pie like this.  My mom is dairy-sensitive so maybe I'll make it for her :)

Frugal Antics said...

I forget about tofu.   It was so popular in desserts a few decades ago, but really, it's still just as good as ever.  Love the pie.  Love the name!

theharriedcook said...

:) I totally understand what you mean, Nami! Thank goodness I am not a huge chocolate fan, or I would have eaten most of it myself :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

:D I hope you try the recipe for you mom cause I assure you, you will not miss the dairy! It really is delicious & decadent... Alton Brown knows his stuff :) Thanks for stopping by!

theharriedcook said...

:) Tofu in dessert was something new for me, and it really surprised me! So good... Thanks for stopping by, Kristen! 

Diana @ VeggieNextDoor said...

I too am a very big Alton Brown Fan.  And also a very big Tofu fan and Chocolate Fan.  This is going down on my list of must-try recipes!

theharriedcook said...

Thank you for your comment, Diana! I am sure you won't be disappointed with this recipe :) I would love to hear from you about what you thought about it! :) Thanks for stopping by!

Amee Livingston said...

too funny...just blogged a similar recipe...love Alton, too:)  He's a riot!  I found your blog on Basilmomma's party.  Your site looks great.  I am one of your newest followers...I do a link party on Fridays called "Fit and Fabulous Fridays".   Please link up a recipe with us. 
http://www.ameessavorydish.blogspot.com/

theharriedcook said...

Thanks for stopping by, Amee! I checked out your blog, and it is great :) Sure, when I have an appropriate recipe, I will stop by & link up... checked out your moo-less pie recipe too. Looks great! :) Alton's the best! :) Thanks again :)

Gitusabu said...

I think i'm drooling on my keyboard.. :(

Amanda said...

You use tofu in your desserts too? Man, I thought I was the only one out there who did blog posts on lemon custard with tofu, tofu pie... It turns out I'm not!

I just found your blog today, and I already commented on so many things! I keep telling myself not to comment so much, but each recipe looks yummier than the one before!

Amanda
softandstiffpeaks.blogspot.com

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