Don’t forget House Foods this Valentine’s Day when you’re looking to treat your special someone to a chocolaty delight. House Foods recently partnered with season one winner of FOX’s hit cooking competition series for kids, “MasterChef Junior,” Alexander Weiss, and he’s been busy in the kitchen creating a sweet dessert that incorporates House Foods’ tofu – perfect for this special holiday.
This February 14th, whip up Alexander’s Tofu Molten Lava Cake to satisfy your sweet tooth. Combine eggs, flour, sugar and semisweet chocolate with House Foods Premium or Organic Tofu Medium Firm to create a rich, yet nutritious indulgence.
Tofu Molten Lava Cake
Created by Alexander Weiss, Season One winner of “MasterChef Junior” on Fox
INGREDIENTS:
4 tbsp unsalted butter, plus extra for the molds at room temperature
Unsweetened cocoa powder, as needed (for the molds)
1 heaping cup semisweet, or bittersweet chocolate
½ package House Foods Premium or Organic Tofu Medium Firm, pressed dry
2 large egg yolks
¼ cup sugar
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp all purpose flour, sifted
Powdered sugar for serving
Optional: Whipped cream, ice cream, or fruit compote for serving
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat your oven to 450 F, and position a rack in the center of the oven. Lightly butter your ramekins and line with cocoa powder. Tap out the excess cocoa powder, and set the ramekins aside.
Fill a medium pot with about 2 inches of water and place over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl over the simmering water, making sure that the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Add in the chocolate and butter, and melt, stirring often with a spatula. Set aside to cool once melted. Blend together the tofu, egg yolks, and sugar in a blender until smooth, making sure to scrape down the sides of the blender a couple times.
Fold the tofu mixture into the chocolate and butter mixture. Add in the flour and salt, and fold until combined well. Divide evenly into the ramekins, filling them about ¾ of the way to the top. Place on a baking tray and place in the oven. Bake for about 14-16 minutes, or until the cakes are browned on the sides and top, and the center still a bit wobbly, but not raw. The cakes should be runny in the center, and set on the outside. Immediately turn out onto your plate and sift over some powdered sugar over the top. Garnish with toppings of your choice. (Unmolding the cakes is an optional step, you may serve in the ramekins with caution, as they will be hot.)
*Yield 5 servings
