Michael
01-19-05, 05:22 AM
Don't Tell the Kids it's Tofu Cheesecake
By: http://www.vrg.org
Category: Desserts - Cakes
This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian diet.
Ingredients:
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CRUST:
2 pounds Graham cracker crumbs*
4 ounces Maple syrup
1/2 ounce Orange extract
Note: be sure to choose vegan graham crackers that do not contain honey to make the crumbs.
FILLING:
2 pounds Silken tofu
3 ounces Orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 ounces Apple butter
1/2 ounce Orange zest
1 ounce Cornstarch (dissolved in 3 ounces of soy or rice milk)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl combine crumbs, syrup, and orange extract until crumbs are moistened. Divide between two 9-inch layer pans, and press firmly into pans. Bake 5 minutes and allow to cool.
In blender, combine remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour into crust and bake for 30 minutes or until top is slightly browned. Cool and refrigerate until firm and set, about 2 hours.
Additional comments:
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VARIATION: If desired, press crust into individual muffin tins to create "personal" cheesecakes.
VARIATION: Top with seasonal fruit for added color.
Yield: 2 pies (10 slices each).
For a printable version of this recipe click the post # in the upper right hand corner.
You can rate this recipe using the drop-down menu in the upper right hand corner.
By: http://www.vrg.org
Category: Desserts - Cakes
This recipe is suitable for a: vegetarian diet.
Ingredients:
-----------------------------------------------------
CRUST:
2 pounds Graham cracker crumbs*
4 ounces Maple syrup
1/2 ounce Orange extract
Note: be sure to choose vegan graham crackers that do not contain honey to make the crumbs.
FILLING:
2 pounds Silken tofu
3 ounces Orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 ounces Apple butter
1/2 ounce Orange zest
1 ounce Cornstarch (dissolved in 3 ounces of soy or rice milk)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl combine crumbs, syrup, and orange extract until crumbs are moistened. Divide between two 9-inch layer pans, and press firmly into pans. Bake 5 minutes and allow to cool.
In blender, combine remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour into crust and bake for 30 minutes or until top is slightly browned. Cool and refrigerate until firm and set, about 2 hours.
Additional comments:
-----------------------------------------------------
VARIATION: If desired, press crust into individual muffin tins to create "personal" cheesecakes.
VARIATION: Top with seasonal fruit for added color.
Yield: 2 pies (10 slices each).
For a printable version of this recipe click the post # in the upper right hand corner.
You can rate this recipe using the drop-down menu in the upper right hand corner.