Mandarin Orange Tofu Mousse

Source: Martin Yan

Yield: six dessert cups

Rating: 4 of 5 - novel, pleasant taste

Ingredients

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• ¼ c. cold water
• ¾ c. sugar
• ½ c. boiling water
• 6 oz. frozen orange juice concentrate
• 8 oz. soft tofu, drained
• 1 ½ cups (4 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
• mint sprigs

Directions

• In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute to soften.
• In a blender, process sugar, boiling water, and softened gelatin until gelatin is dissolved. Add juice concentrate and tofu; process until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Refrigerate until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon (usually about one hour).
• Fold in whipped topping. Pour into six dessert dishes; chill until firm, 3 to 4 hours.
• Before serving, top with oranges and a mint sprig.