Tofu Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipes

PUMPKIN TOFU CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In blender or food processor, blend cream cheese, eggs and sugar until creamy.
• Remove and put in separate bowl.
• In blender or food processor, blend pumpkin, tofu, milk and cinnamon until well blended.
• Fold pumpkin mixture into cream cheese mixture.
• Pour into crust.
• Bake about 45 minutes until knife comes out clean.

PUMPKIN TOFU CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Make the graham cracker crust: In a food processor or blender, process the graham crackers on high speed until they are finely ground. Add the margarine and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat the mixture into a thick layer in the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan, or thinner layers in 2 (9-inch) pie plates.
• Make the filling: Have all the ingredients at room temperature. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. In a food processor or blender, puree the tofu and pumpkin until smooth. Add the sugar, spices, soy cream cheese, and vanilla and process until smooth. Scrape down the sides as necessary.
• Pour the tofu mixture into the prepared pie crusts and bake for 50 minutes, until the cheesecake mixture is firm.
• Turn the oven off, leaving the cake in the oven for 1 hour. Remove and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight. Serve slightly chilled.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE - VEGAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly oil an 8-inch springform pan or coat with nonstick spray.
• Place the crumbs directly into the pan, add the melted margarine and toss with fork to combine.
• Press the crumbs evenly against the bottom and side of the pan and set aside.
• Place the tofu cream cheese in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the pumpkin and process until blended.
• Add the sugar, rum extract, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg and process until well blended.
• Spread the filling evenly into the prepared crust.
• Bake for 45 minutes, or until firm.
• Turn off the oven and allow cheesecake to cool in the oven for 30 minutes to an hour without opening the oven door.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.