CHERRY CHEEZECAKE

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Great tasting cheesecake...fools even the most ardent dairy fans.

Provided by Maureen Cram

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegan     Desserts

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup real maple syrup
1 (8 ounce) package firm silken tofu
1 (8 ounce) container nondairy cream cheese
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 ½ lemons, juiced
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy milk
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup maple syrup. Press into a 9 inch pie tin. Bake for 5 minutes.
  • In a blender, combine tofu, vegan cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, and confectioners' sugar. Dissolve cornstarch in soy milk, and add to the blender. Blend until smooth. Pour filling into crust.
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C), and continue baking for 15 minutes, or until set. Cool on a wire rack, and then chill for several hours.
  • Invert onto a plate, and then invert again onto a serving platter. Pour cherry pie filling over the top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 287.6 mg, Sugar 27.6 g

Paswan Rajkumar
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I'm not a fan of cherries, but I still enjoyed this cherry cheesecake. The cheesecake itself is creamy and delicious, and the cherry topping is just a hint of tartness.


Inye Samuel
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This cherry cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Kojo Olodu Endurance
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I made this cherry cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


Ashley Jeffels
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This cherry cheesecake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the cherry topping is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.


Saif Ansari
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I love that this cherry cheesecake recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I always have everything I need on hand to make it.


Camila Clocktower
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This cherry cheesecake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy dessert.


Essam Zabad
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The picture of the cherry cheesecake in the recipe looks amazing, but my cheesecake didn't turn out looking anything like that. It was still delicious, though.


Vincent Esterhuizen
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cherry cheesecake turned out runny. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Md Safayt
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This cherry cheesecake was a disappointment. The cheesecake was dense and dry, and the cherry topping was too tart. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Holly Olphert
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I'm not usually a fan of cherry cheesecake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cheesecake is creamy and smooth, and the cherry topping is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Ginger foisey
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This cherry cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The cheesecake is creamy and delicious, and the cherry topping is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


christopher morris
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I made this cherry cheesecake for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cheesecake was light and fluffy, and the cherry topping was perfectly sweet and tart.


Alihaider Ilyas
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This cherry cheesecake is the best I've ever had! The crust is flaky and buttery, the cheesecake is creamy and smooth, and the cherry topping is just the right amount of tartness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Salongo Mujabi Jackson
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I've made this cherry cheesecake a few times now, and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The cheesecake is dense and creamy, and the cherry topping is bursting with flavor.


Jamal Rajpot
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This cherry cheesecake was a hit at my last dinner party! The cheesecake was creamy and flavorful, and the cherry topping was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.