Chef Joey’s Vegan Tofu Cheesecake

Tofu cheesecake is a popular vegan dessert alternative to traditional cheesecake, offering a creamy and smooth texture without using any dairy products.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Chef Joey’s Vegan Tofu Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International, Vegan Courses: Dessert, Vegan Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Vegan cream cheese
• 12 ounce Silken tofu
• ¹⁄₂ cup Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoon Vegan butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, blend the vegan cream cheese, silken tofu, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted vegan butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to form the crust.
4. Pour the tofu mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
6. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to set.
8. Before serving, top with fresh berries. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.