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Best Tofu Cheesecake Recipe

Creamy Best Tofu Cheesecake Recipe for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Enjoy a deliciously creamy, dairy-free dessert with this Best Tofu Cheesecake Recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 block Silken Tofu Main filling ingredient.
  • 0.5 cup Plant-Based Milk (Coconut/Soy) Adjust sweetness as needed.
  • to taste tablespoon Sugar Reduce if using sweetened plant milk.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest For bright flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adjust for additional brightness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Optional, balances flavors.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch/Agar-Agar Thickener; substitute with tapioca starch if needed.
For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Pre-prepared crust is a shortcut.
  • 0.5 cup Plant-Based Butter Binds the crust.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the cashews overnight or boil them for 1-2 hours until soft.
  2. Blend silken tofu, plant-based milk, soaked cashews, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  3. Add cornstarch or agar-agar and blend again until well incorporated.
  4. Heat the mixture in a saucepan over medium heat while whisking for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form and it thickens.
  5. Whisk in an additional tablespoon of lemon juice off heat for extra brightness.
  6. Pour the filling into the pre-prepared crust and smooth the top.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours until fully set.
  8. Slice into wedges and serve chilled, optionally with fruit compote or chocolate sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Blend all ingredients thoroughly to avoid lumps. Adjust sweetness and chill properly for the best flavor and texture.

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