A Healthy Chocolate Ganache OR Chocolate Pudding

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Eileen smiles

1 ½ cups date paste*

1 package silken or soft tofu, drained well

2 to 2 ½ tsp naturally fermented shoyu (fermented aged soy sauce) or tamari

½ cup cacao or cocoa powder

1 tbs vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean

⅛ tsp chipotle powder or other ground chili (or to taste)

* To make date paste, pit 2 cups of dates (any variety), add ¼ cup water & microwave 2 minutes or simmer on a stovetop 5 minutes until rehydrated & well softened. Blend in a food processor, adding a minimal amount of water only if needed to facilitate creating a purée. Scrape down sides & continue to process until completely smooth & uniform. More water will create a looser date paste & softer ganache which may be appropriate for parfaits, for example. To pipe decoratively, on the other hand, ganache should be stiff & therefore a dense, stiff date paste is preferable. Take your time with creating a uniform paste for the smoother it is, the silkier the ganache. Date paste freezes well. note: To make date paste, pit 2 cups of dates (any variety), add ¼ cup water & microwave 2 minutes or simmer on a stovetop 5 minutes until rehydrated & well softened. Blend in a food processor, adding a minimal amount of water only if needed to facilitate creating a purée. Scrape down sides & continue to process until completely smooth & uniform. More water will create a looser date paste & softer ganache which may be appropriate for parfaits, for example. To pipe decoratively, on the other hand, ganache should be stiff & therefore a dense, stiff date paste is preferable. Take your time with creating a uniform paste for the smoother it is, the silkier the ganache. Date paste freezes well.

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