BAKED CHOCOLATE TOFU CHEESECAKE

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This dairy-free cheesecake has a chocolatey rich mousse-like texture that is absolutely amazing. It's the perfect recipe to have up your sleeve for any vegan friend, or for anyone trying to eat a more plant-based diet.

Provided by Donna Hay

Categories     HarperCollins     Dessert     Chocolate     Tofu     Cake     Bake     Dairy Free     Vegan     Coconut     Peanut Free     Freeze/Chill     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegetarian     Birthday     Christmas

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Base:
⅔ cup (50g or 1¾ oz) desiccated coconut
⅔ cup (160g or ½ oz) cashew butter
¼ cup (60ml or 2 fl oz) pure maple syrup
Filling:
500g (1 lb) silken tofu, at room temperature
⅔ cup (160g or 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)
Toppings:
Blueberries, halved
Whipped coconut cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 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.

Umair Ansari
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This cheesecake is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not amazing either. I probably wouldn't make it again.


Oswaldo Lara
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This cheesecake is good, but it's not great. I think I would have preferred it if it had been made with a different type of chocolate.


Teddy Bush
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This cheesecake is okay. It's not the best cheesecake I've ever had, but it's not the worst either. I probably wouldn't make it again.


Kamran Afsar
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This cheesecake is a lot of work to make, and it's not really worth the effort. I think I would have been better off just buying a cheesecake from the store.


Mageshwaree Adekkan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out. It was dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland.


Iranzi Mireille
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This cheesecake is way too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it had been made with less sugar.


Creepy man
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out. The crust was too crumbly, and the filling was too runny.


Rita Khadka
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This cheesecake is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it had been made with less tofu and more cream cheese.


Plus One
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The tofu flavor is very subtle, and the chocolate flavor really shines through.


salman official
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. The ingredients are high-quality, and the flavor is amazing.


Amara
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I love the crust on this cheesecake. It's made with graham crackers and cocoa powder, and it's the perfect complement to the creamy filling.


Money Card
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This cheesecake is a great way to use up leftover tofu. I always have a block of tofu in my fridge, and now I have a new way to use it.


Qammar Qammarghazali
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I'm new to baking, and this recipe was a great place to start. It was easy to follow, and the cheesecake turned out beautifully.


Uttam Das
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent, it's hard to believe it's made with tofu!


muwayire Alpha
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for when I need a quick and easy dessert.


Howard Rose
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I'm not a vegan, but I'm always looking for ways to reduce my meat consumption. This cheesecake is a great way to do that without sacrificing flavor.


Zohaib Ahmad
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This cheesecake is perfect for any occasion. I made it for my birthday party, and everyone loved it.


abubeker mekonen
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The chocolate flavor is amazing! I used dark chocolate chips, and they gave the cheesecake a really intense flavor.


Noman Emran
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I love that this recipe uses tofu instead of cream cheese. It makes the cheesecake so much lighter and healthier.


abbi o'neill
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This cheesecake was surprisingly easy to make! I've never baked tofu before, but it turned out so creamy and rich. My non-vegan friends couldn't tell the difference.