TOFU CHEESECAKE

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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.)

Provided by Veggie Girl NYC

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 50m

Yield 1 cheesecake, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

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