Tofu Pudding
A silky, delicate tofu pudding served with a sweet syrup. This comforting dessert is easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 block (about 14 oz) silken tofu
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 inch piece, sliced ginger
- 1 tbsp tapioca starch
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 inch sliced ginger. Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Reduce heat to low and simmer the syrup for 10 minutes to infuse ginger flavor. Remove from heat and discard ginger slices.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp tapioca starch with 2 tbsp cold water to make a slurry. Whisk into the warm syrup until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- 4
Gently spoon 1 block of silken tofu into serving bowls, breaking it into large, soft chunks with a spoon.
- 5
Pour the warm syrup over the tofu, letting it pool around the pieces. Serve immediately, warm or chilled.
- 6
Optional: top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a few red beans if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- small bowl
- spoon
- serving bowls
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