Lime-Ginger Tofu Cheesecake (Nondairy)
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Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
Serves: 12
Ingredients
CRUST
- 12 graham crackers (to make 2 cups of crumbs)
- 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegan margarine, melted
FILLING
- 16 ounces silken tofu, firm
- 2 limes
- 8 ounces soy cream cheese (Tofutti brand)
- 1⁄2 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1⁄2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Directions
- Drain tofu and place between several layers of paper towels on large plate. Place a heavy pan or plate on top and let sit for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 9-inch spring form pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a blender, add graham crackers, coconut and sugar and pulse until crackers are reduced to crumbs. Put crumb mixture into a bowl and with fingers, mix in melted margarine until incorporated completely. Put crumbs into prepared spring form pan and press firmly over bottom and part way up sides . Set aside.
- Zest one of the limes and juice both limes and place in the blender. Crumble drained tofu into blender and add remaining filling ingredients. Pulse a few times and then turn on puree speed and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into prepared crust and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until small cracks start to form around edges. Do not overbake.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove sides of pan and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Serve with nondairy whipped topping or peeled and sliced Kiwi fruit or strawberries.
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