Monday, April 25, 2011

Tofu Creme Brulee

Gluten Free (naturally gluten free!), Corn Free, Wheat Free

Experiment with different extracts for exotic flavors.Orange, almond, and chocolate extracts add fabulous flavor - do does espresso powders and dessert liqueurs.

Yield: 4 servings

  • 8 ounces (227g) silken tofu, drained but not pressed
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) nondairy creamer
  • 1/2 cup (96g) evaporated cane juice
  • 1/4 cup (28g) raw cashew pieces
  • 1 tablespoon (7g) vanilla powder
  • 1/4 cup (48g) additional evaporated cane juice for topping (vanilla sugar and raw sugar also work wonderfully here)
  1. Soak cashews for several hours, or overnight. Drain before using.
  2. Preheat oven to 350F (180C, of gas mark 4)
  3. Place all ingredients into a blender and puree until very smooth.
  4. Pour evenly into four 3-inch (7.5cm) ramekins. Place ramekins in the bottom of a baking pan; fill pan with water so that it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  5. Carefully place pan in oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove pan from oven and refrigerate to cool completely before topping. 
  7. Top each ramekin with 1 tablespoon (12g) sugar, shake gently to evenly distribute. 
  8. You can caramelize the sugar by using a kitchen torch, sweeping slowly side to side beneath a preheated broiler and watching closely. Remove from the boiler as soon as tops brown, about 3 minutes.
  9. These are best served immediately after the sugar is caramelized and crispy.
The Complete Guide to Vegan Food Substitutions: How to Substitute for Gluten p.193

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