baked chocolate tofu cheesecake
- blueberries, halved, to serve
- whipped coconut cream, to serve (optional)
base
- ⅔ cup (50g/1¾ oz) desiccated coconut
- ⅔ cup (160g/5½ oz) cashew butter
- ¼ cup (60ml/2 fl oz) pure maple syrup
filling
- 500g (1 lb) silken tofu, at room temperature
- ⅔ cup (160g/5½ oz) firmly packed brown sugar
- 200g (7 oz) dark (70% cocoa) chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1½ tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)
- Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Line a 22cm (8½ inch) round springform cake tin with non-stick baking paper.
- To make the base, combine the coconut, cashew butter and maple. Press into the prepared tin and bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- To make the filling, place the tofu, brown sugar, chocolate, cocoa and cornflour into the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Pour over the base and bake for 30 minutes or until just set.
- Set aside for 30 minutes, then chill for 2 hours or until cold. Serve in wedges with blueberries and whipped coconut cream. Serves 12
DONNA’S TIP
+ Don’t let the tofu scare you. This cheesecake has a chocolatey rich mousse-like texture that is absolutely amazing. The perfect recipe to have up your sleeve for any vegan or dairy-free friend.
Photography: Con Poulos
donna hay team
Hi S K, we haven’t tested the recipe with almonds, however, if you give it a go, let us know how you go.
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Can the base be made with another type of nut, such as almond? We have a cashew allergy in the house.
Shea Magendans
This is the best cheesecake I have ever made!! Thank you. So creamy 10/10
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