Episode 16: Classic Cheesecake Versus Vegan Cheesecake

Special equipment:

  • Hand mixer
  • Blender

Classic cheesecake ingredients:

  • 2 packages of cream cheese
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoonsful flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  •  ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pie crust

Directions:

  • In a bowl, add the cream cheese, flour, and sugar together
  • Mix together using a handheld blender until just blended
  • Add one egg, mix, then add the other egg, and mix until just incorporated
  • Add the vanilla extract and lemon zest
  • Add the heavy whipping cream and mix a little more
  • Do not over-mix the batter or the surface of the cheesecake may crack after baking
  • Pour onto a pie crust
  • Bake 350 degrees for ½ hour then turn off oven and let cool for another hour
  • Chill in refrigerator until serving

Tofu cheesecake ingredients:

  • 1 block tofu
  • 1 (8-ounce) package soy cream cheese
  • ½ cup sugar (385 calories)
  • 1 tablespoonful vanilla extract
  • 1 pie crust

Directions:

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl then transfer to a blender
  • Blend until smooth
  • Pour onto a pie crust and bake for 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes
  • Let cool for an hour
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve

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