Tofu Soft Cream, a sweet option for tofu day

As I previously introduced, there are at least 13 days dedicated to tofu annually in Japan. Today, is one of them, as the 12th of the month. In honor of Tofu Day, I thought each month I would introduce some tofu-based foods. Starting with a tofu-based dessert. Tofu Ice cream 豆腐アイス aka Tofu soft serve 豆腐ソフト or Tofu Soft Cream, which has seen a rise in popularity in recent years.

Tofu ice cream is a light, creamy dessert made by blending tofu into a traditional ice‑cream base to create a smooth, gently flavored treat. Instead of relying solely on dairy, the mixture uses silken tofu or soy milk to add natural richness and a delicate, slightly nutty taste. The tofu is puréed until completely smooth, then combined with sweeteners and flavorings such as vanilla, matcha, or yuzu before being churned like regular ice cream. 

The photo in this post promotes their tofu ice-cream as "healthy", which can be true, depending on how the shop makes the tofu soft cream. Some shops add sugar, cream or stabilizers which make it closer to regular ice cream, with just a bit of tofu added! But overall, tofu soft cream is generally lighter and less fatty than regular soft cream because it uses tofu or soy milk instead of heavy dairy cream, giving it a refreshing, gentle sweetness.