Country Life Tofu Cheesecake
Submitted by candiscandles
A creamy vegan cheesecake made with blended tofu on a crunchy granola crust, topped with a fresh strawberry sauce. Dairy-free, egg-free, and naturally sweetened. Serves 8.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
5 minCOOK
40 minREADY
45 minVegan cheesecake that actually delivers on the creamy, rich promise? This tofu-based version does exactly that.
The filling blends silky tofu with soy milk, fructose, vanilla, and almond extract into a smooth custard that bakes up firm enough to slice but still melts on your tongue.
A crunchy granola crust pressed into the pie plate gives you a nutty, textured base that contrasts with the soft filling.
The crowning glory is a fresh strawberry topping thickened with arrowroot and apple juice concentrate, giving you a glossy, jewel-toned layer that tastes like actual fruit, not corn syrup.
Pro Tips
- Blend the filling until completely smooth with no tofu chunks visible. The texture of this cheesecake depends on a silky-smooth blend
- Use firm or extra-firm tofu for a filling that sets properly. Silken tofu makes it too soft to slice
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before adding the strawberry topping so it sets on the surface instead of sinking in
- Ground the granola finely so the crust holds together when you slice. Chunky granola crumbles apart
Ingredients
Directions
Blend granola and margarine together in bowl.
Spread in oiled pie plate and bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 5 min.
Blend filling ingredients in blender until smooth.
Pour into pie crust. Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 20 min.
Mix ½ cup of juice concentrate with arrowroot.
Simmer strawberries with ¼ cup of juice concentrate. Add arrowroot mixture and simmer for 15 min more.
Pour topping over cheesecake and cool before slicing.
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