Silken tofu is a magic ingredient that can be used to make vegan cheesecakes, pasta sauces, quiches, South-East Asian meals, soups and a range of desserts. Here is a roundup of the best silken tofu recipes from various wonderful bloggers, including some from us.
Silken tofu is packed full of protein and is a super healthy ingredient for any of your dishes. If you want to know more about the best sources of vegan protein, check out our guide.
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❓What is Silken Tofu?
Silken tofu is is a soy product that is much more soft and 'silky' than regular firmer tofu. Firm and silken tofu are made from the same ingredients (mostly) but are processed slightly differently, giving different textures. Silken tofu breaks apart in your fingers making it ideal for things like tofu scramble. It's not used as a meat replacement in the way a lot of firmer tofu might be, as it's so soft.
Silken tofu is a great ingredient as it's often a long-life ambient product (that means it doesn't need to be in the fridge, unless opened). This means you will often find silken tofu in a different part of the store to firm tofu (which is generally in the fridge section). I buy mine in bulk, and love Clearspring's Organic Silken Tofu. Some recipes will call for firm silken tofu or even extra firm silken tofu so never a bad idea to have these in your cupboard (they last for ages!).
🍰Cheesecake Recipes
Cheesecake is one of my favourite desserts, and I've got some fantastic silken tofu recipes here! Who doesn't love that creamy cheesecake filling contrasting with the biscuity base?! Tofu is a fantastic ingredient to make it creamy but also give it a protein kick. If you ever need a soy-free recipe, we recommend our Lemon and Strawberry Cheesecake.
🍳Eggs & Breakfast Recipes
Probably the best known of silken tofu recipes is scrambled tofu. Super easy to make, and a very filling breakfast. But we also have shakshuka, pancakes and even breakfast pizza. Don't forget the nutritional yeast (affiliate link) which is in a lot of these recipes to give that extra cheezy, nutty flavour.
Check out our guide on vegan egg replacements for more recipes and tips on substituting eggs.
🥧Quiche & Frittata Recipes
Quiche and frittata don't have to made with eggs! In fact, silken tofu is the perfect replacements in these recipes as it gives the same texture and lots of protein. Most of these are also made with chickpea flour (also known as gram flour) (affiliate link).
🥒Dips & Spread Recipes
These recipes use silken tofu often in place of cream, nuts or oil, which is great for people with allergies (and reduces the calories!). Many of these sorts of dip recipes use apple cider vinegar (affiliate link), which is great for salad dressings and is super healthy!
🍮Pudding Recipes
Obviously any silken tofu recipe that's a sweet treat wins my heart! These vegan puddings are perfect for dinner parties and can made ahead of time. Ramekins are great to use for these sorts of desserts.
🍝Pasta Recipes
Who would have thought you could have a creamy pasta sauce made from silken tofu?! Well, these recipes prove you can. They're easy to whizz up, and the pasta sauce can be frozen for a meal later down the line.
🍽️Dinner Recipes
So many great silken tofu recipes that make delicious filling meals, especially of the South-East Asian persuasion (one of my favourite areas of the world for food). You'll likely need soy sauce for these recipes. Or use tamari which I often for as it's a lower sugar (and gluten free) version of soy sauce.
🍧Mousse Recipes
Mousse is such a delicate dessert, and much easier to make than everyone thinks. These silken tofu mousse recipes will no doubt become go-tos, especially in summer. If you love summer desserts, check out our round up of Vegan Summer Desserts.
If you want to try a different kind of mousse, that's still high protein, try my Vegan Chocolate Mousse with Black Beans.
🥧Pies & Tarts
I just love these silken tofu pie and tart recipes with their silky smooth middles and delicious crusts. Perfect dishes to get your spring form tart dish out for. I love mine as it makes it so easy to remove the pie or tart after it's made. If you're looking for other delicious pies, check out my Chocolate Orange Pecan Pie.
🥣Soup Recipes
Ahhh, the lighter and healtheir silken tofu recipes. These soups are packed with nutrition, despite being light, and are great for those colder days. I take my soup on the go if I have a full day out the house. I actually have two of these thermos flasks - one for my soup and one for smoothies!
Maria San Juan says
This is lovely. Would love to try these. I super love tofu. Thanks for sharing!!
Mirlene says
This is a great selection. I cannot wait to try the 5 Ingredient Vegan Mayonnaise.
Rachel says
All of these recipes sounds so good! Can't wait to try them!
Heather Perine says
I had no idea all the things you could make with silken tofu! Those cheesecake recipes are calling my name!
Kristen says
I love all these silken tofu recipes! I've only ever made chocolate pudding with it. Now I'll have to try a few more recipes!
Vanessa Sturman says
Ha ha, so many to try, right?!
Jacq says
Love all these ideas for silken tofu! Glad I have a few packs needing used up 🙂
Louise-Claire Cayzer says
Thank you! We always have a few packs in the cupboard too.
Jamie says
Thanks for including my recipe for Korean silken tofu! Everything looks so delicious!