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    Vegan Tofu Cheesecake by Chef Mark Reinfeld (Chocolate Option!)

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    By Alisa Fleming on February 6, 2022 Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    This vegan tofu cheesecake recipe was originally shared with us by Chef Mark Reinfeld, from his cookbook Vegan World Fusion Cuisine: Over 200 award-winning recipes. That was over 15 years ago, so we thought this post could use big update. We’ve added substitution options, nutrition facts, and more. But it’s still his classic, popular recipe, complete with chocolate option and all. Unlike many other dairy-free cheesecake recipes, this one uses healthy, whole food ingredients. We thought it was a perfect treat to re-share in Veganuary, and before Valentine’s Day.

    Vegan Tofu Cheesecake Recipe by Chef Mark Reinfeld (Chocolate Option) - wholesome, unrefined dessert with various ingredient options

    Chef Mark Reinfeld’s Vegan Tofu Cheesecake with Chocolate Option

    Mark uses very wholesome ingredients in his recipe to meet with a variety of dietary needs and desires. But it’s possible that some of the ingredients might not be regulars in your pantry. So I’ve included substitution options and notes below.

    • Spelt Flour – You can use whole wheat flour, or even all-purpose flour. The recipe might work well with a gluten-free flour blend or oat flour, but it hasn’t been tested. If using gluten-free flour, I would press it only into the base. It will be a little more crumbly.
    • Sucanat – This is technically a brand or specific type of evaporated cane juice, or unrefined cane sugar. You can substitute turbinado sugar. If you opt to substitute regular cane sugar, you might need to reduce the amount. Start with 2/3 cup in the filling, taste test, and add more to taste.
    • Arrowroot Starch – Mark keeps things corn free, but you can technically substitute cornstarch without a problem. Tapioca starch is also a good alternative for this recipe.
    • Maple Syrup – Agave nectar is a great alternative that works well with thse flavos.
    • Apple Juice – This just adds a little sweetness to the crust. In a pinch, you can just use water or dairy-free milk beverage.
    • Tofu – Mark uses regular firm tofu. If you opt for silken tofu, I recommend using extra-firm silken tofu.
    • Nutritional Yeast – This is one of those odd ingredients that’s difficult to substitute. I recommend having it any dairy-free kitchen because it is a versatile naturally cheesy seasoning. You can try omitting it, or just add a little white miso paste to taste – start with 1/2 teaspoon.

    Vegan Tofu Cheesecake Recipe by Chef Mark Reinfeld (Chocolate Option) - wholesome, unrefined dessert with various ingredient options

    Special Diet Notes: Vegan Tofu Cheesecake

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, nut-free, peanut-free, vegan, plant-based, refined sugar-free, and vegetarian.

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    Vegan Tofu Cheesecake with Chocolate Option
     
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    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    65 mins
    Total time
    1 hour 25 mins
     
    For a delicious finish, serve this vegan tofu cheesecake topped with Mark's Fresh Strawberry Sauce. See the post above for ingredients notes and substitutions.
    Author: Chef Mark Reinfeld
    Recipe type: Dessert
    Cuisine: Greek
    Serves: 1 (10-inch) cheesecake
    Ingredients
    Crust
    • 2 cups spelt flour (can sub wheat flour)
    • ¼ cup sucanat (unrefined whole cane sugar)
    • 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1⁄3 cup oil
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon apple juice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, alcohol-free
    Filling
    • 2 pounds firm tofu
    • 1 cup sucanat (unrefined whole cane sugar)
    • ½ cup dairy-free milk beverage
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • 1⁄3 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
    • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
    • 2 ½ tablespoon arrowroot starch
    • 2 tablespoon vanilla extract, alcohol free
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
    Instructions
    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
    2. For the crust, whisk together the flour, sugar, starch, baking powder, cardamom, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
    3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, maple syrup, apple juice, and vanilla.
    4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, and mix well.
    5. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 10-inch spring form pan, or into the bottom and up the sides.
    6. Bake the crust for 5 minutes. Leave the oven on.
    7. For the filling, place the tofu, sugar, milk beverage, maple syrup, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, starch, vanilla, and salt in a large blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
    8. Pour the filling on top of the crust and even it out.
    9. Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour, or until the top turns a golden brown and center does not jiggle too much.
    10. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before releasing from the spring form pan to cut.
    Notes
    Chocolate Vegan Cheesecake Option: Melt 2 cups of dairy-free chocolate chips and blend them with the filling ingredients.
    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: 1 large slice (1/12 cake) Calories: 334 Fat: 10.1g Saturated fat: 1.6g Carbohydrates: 53.3g Sugar: 31.2g Sodium: 140mg Fiber: 4.9g Protein: 12g
    3.5.3229

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    6 Comments

    1. Estie on December 18, 2022 6:33 am

      Hi Alisa, hope you see this!

      How do you think I could adjust this recipe (eg. ingredient quantities, cooking time) to create a mini cheesecake version?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on December 18, 2022 9:48 am

        I couldn’t give you an exact amount on the minis. I would prepare as directed, then press the crust into whatever size pans you are using, add the filling, and bake at the same temperature, and use the same guidance – until the tops are golden and the center doesn’t jiggle too much. I would start checking in at 15 minutes. If the pans you are using are shallower than a springform, you might need more crust, to make more of the cheesecakes for the filling.

        Reply
    2. Rakesh on November 28, 2022 5:39 pm

      Does it smell and taste of tofu ?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 28, 2022 6:14 pm

        Tofu cheesecake recipes don’t in my opinion, but it sounds like you really don’t like tofu. You might want to use one of our other dairy-free cheesecake recipes instead. Several of these are made with other key ingredients -> https://www.godairyfree.org/?s=cheesecake

        Reply
    3. Heidi on June 3, 2022 7:55 am

      Can dry sweetener be used instead of Maple Syrup? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on June 3, 2022 10:15 am

        I think so, but haven’t tested it.

        Reply

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