Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Cheesecake! Well, sort of...

I really wanted some cheesecake, what's life without these little naughty treats? My son, being lactose intolerant, really has never tried it, EVER and to me thats just sad so. . .
The first try wasn't so great, Extra virgin olive oil really doesn't go well in a desert! The second try I got it right! We've had it 3 times so far and each is as sinfully good as the last.



Tofu Cheesecake


1 pk. firm tofu
2/3 cup vegan margarine, melted
1 tbsp. dried bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
some grated lemon zest
1 pre-made graham cracker crust

Optional Toppings:
Melted Chocolate Chips
Slivered Almonds
Raspberry, Blackberry or Strawberry Pie Filling
Fresh Berries

Dry the tofu a little, then cut it into cubes.
To Cube:While holding the tofu together in it's 'block' with one hand, slice it into 1/2 inch strips with the other. Keep holding it together as a block even though it's been sliced. Now, slice 1/2 inch strips in the opposite direction, holding the block together still, for as long as you can.
Start preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Now add all of the ingredients inside a blender, mixer or a bowl for hand mixing. In the blender, you may need to stir once or twice to get the ingredients incorporated, in a bowl you want to start out mashing with a fork or potato masher and work your way up to mixing. If it is too thick, add a some vegetable oil. With a spatula, spread the mixture out into the crust.

Put it on the middle rack and bake for 30 minutes. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or in the freezer for at least 1. Cover with a fruit topping, we love strawberry pie filling!

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