Vegan Lemon Cheesecake
Serves
16
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
For the crust:
2 cups (230g) walnuts
¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup
2 cups (230g) walnuts
¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup
For the filling:
1.5 lbs. (680g) silken tofu, drained
1 cup (180g) coconut sugar
1½ tbsp. almond butter
½ tsp. salt
zest of a large lemon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ tbsp. cornstarch (cornflour)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1.5 lbs. (680g) silken tofu, drained
1 cup (180g) coconut sugar
1½ tbsp. almond butter
½ tsp. salt
zest of a large lemon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ tbsp. cornstarch (cornflour)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Nutrition
(Per Serving)
Calories
203
Fats
13 g
Protein
7 g
Carbs
18 g
Instructions
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For the crust:
1. Place the walnuts into a food processor and blitz until ground. Now add the maple syrup and blend until the mixture comes together to form a dough.
2. Press the dough into a pie dish, covering the bottom and working it up the sides of the dish. Place the dish in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the pie filling. -
For the filling:
1. Heat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Place all the pie filling ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
3. Pour the pie filling into the pastry crust and place the pie in the oven to bake for 30 minutes, until set, and lightly golden on top.
4. Remove the pie from the oven and set the dish onto a wire rack to cool. Once cooled, place the dish in the refrigerator until the pie is chilled and set. When ready, slice and serve.