Tofu Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate mousse has to be one of my favorite desserts. It satisfies a chocolate craving like nothing else. However, the calories are a killer. When I came across this, I decided that you only live once so let's give it a go. I'm glad I did! This is DELICIOUS and no one will ever know there is tofu in it. Still not convinced? My son,Christopher, who won't go near tofu devoured this. I still haven't told him the main ingredient.

• 1 12 package silken tofu, drained
• 3 ounces high quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon creme de cocoa
• 1/2 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/4 teaspoons shaved chocolate

In a blender or food processor, puree the tofu until it is smooth.
Put the chopped chocolate, cocoa powder, 1/4 cup water and creme de cocoa in a saucepan or heat-proof bowl fitted over a pot containing 1-inch barely simmering water. Stir frequently, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Mix in 1/2 cup of sugar, a little at a time, until smooth.
Add the chocolate mixture to the tofu and puree until smooth and well blended. Spoon the mousse into serving dishes, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Whip the cream with a beater. When the cream is almost completely whipped, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of sugar and finish whipping. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings and serve.