Nettie Cronishs Chocolate Tofu Cheesecake For Nonbelievers Food

CHOCOLATE TOFU CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
• Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double broiler. In a food processor or blender, combine the tofu, melted chocolate, syrup, vanilla and salt; puree until smooth.
• In a small bowl, combine crumbs, cocoa and sugar, stirring until well mixed. Drizzle in oil, and mix thoroughly until well combined. Using your fingers, firmly press into the bottom of your prepared pan. Pour filling over top crust and bake for about 45 minutes. Allow to cool, and chill for several hours.

BAKED CHOCOLATE TOFU CHEESECAKE

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.