Mexican Chocolate Tofu Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 lb silken tofu
1/2 lb high-quality bittersweet chocolate or 1/2 lb semisweet chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (to taste)
chocolate shavings (optional)

Preparation

In a small pot, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar is dissolved. Let cool for a few minutes.
In a blender, combine syrup, tofu, melted chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon and chili powder. Puree until completely smooth (scrape down sides of container with a rubber spatula if necessary).
Divide into 4-6 serving bowls and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.