Dark Chocolate Gelato

Ingredients

• ¼ cup pitted dates, finely chopped
• 4 tsp hot water
• 3 oz dark chocolate, unsweetened
• 12 oz extra firm tofu
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾-1½ tsp pasilla chili powder
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• Berries or other cut up fruit (optional)

Instructions

• 1 In a bowl, mix the dates with hot water and cover with plastic wrap. Let sit for 15 minutes.
• 2 In a small pan, gently melt the dark chocolate over low heat. Set aside.
• 3 Using an immersion blender, process the tofu, dates, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
• 4 Add the melted chocolate and continue to process until well incorporated and smooth.
• 5 Add the chili powder a little bit at a time, tasting until you get the desired amount of heat.
• 6 Place in the freezer for 2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes.
• 7 Remove from the freezer and serve with berries or fruit on the side (optional).
• 8 Eat immediately.