Tofu Cheesecake
"OK, I'm vegetarian, but I do occasionally eat dairy & eggs. And I just love cheesecake! In fact, I posted an "ovo-lacto" cheesecake recipe (New York Style Sour-Cream-Topped Cheesecake, Recipe #313572). But when the nutrition wizards at RecipeZaar did their calorie/fat count, I fell on the floor! So, here's a vegan variety, made with tofu. It's even sugar free! (I use maple syrup as the sweetener and it comes out really yummy.) The tahini adds a bit of a bitter, "cheesy" tang--you can cut down on the tahini or omit it altogether, if you don't like the taste. I can't wait to see how this compares in the fat/calorie count to that other recipe! (This recipe is adapted from "The Tofu Cookbook" by John Paino and Lisa Messinger.)"
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
1 cheesecake
- Serves:
- 6-8
ingredients
- 2 lbs soft tofu
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1⁄2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, rind of, grated
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup fresh fruit
directions
- Bake pie crust in oven according to package directions. (I used a whole wheat pie crust, to very good results!).
- To make filling, crumble tofu into blender. Add all remaining ingredients except Fruit Topping; blend well.
- Pour tofu mixture into prepared pie crust, and bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes.
- Cool first, then add your favorite fruit topping if desired.
Questions & Replies
Got a question?
Share it with the community!
Reviews
-
very nice, though were I to do it agaun I would prob add more maple syrup (or use grade B) because it almost was not sweet enough, but texture and everything was great
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
I live in Englewood, NJ but work (and eat!) in NYC, so I guess technically I'm still a city girl : )
I work at a major children's charity in New York, as the chief fundraiser for a well-respected national program.
What do I do for fun? When would I have time for that? ; ) Well, I cook, of course, and I enjoy scouting the greenmarkets in NYC for fresh produce and other intriguing ingredients for my culinary creations. I have a cat who keeps me on my toes (!) plus a new condo that always need to need something done to it (!!!). I love to travel, and I love to try out new cuisines, so I try to combine those two pleasures as much as possible.
I'd love to find some cooking/eating partners to share my adventures. And if you're vegetarian, vegan, or at least veg friendly--all the better : ) !
My favorite cookbooks would have to be anything by Molly Katzen, How It All Vegan and La Dolce Vegan by Sarah Kramer, The Joy of Cooking (the trusted authority!), and Savoring the Spice Coast of India by Maya Kaimal (the most amazing, traditional Indian recipes around).
My passions? Food (of course!), travel, art and literature, film (especially indie/foreign), music, animals, and having deep, stimulating conversations with good friends.
Pet peeves? Home repairs that don't work and contractors who do likewise!!!! (Can you tell I just moved?)
