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Chocolate Cheesecake

This easy-to-make cheesecake uses tofu as part of the filling, adding protein and calcium. 

Serves: Makes 8 slices
Time to prepare: 15 mins
Time to cook: 05 mins
Dietary requirements: Dairy-free, Egg-free, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 60g/2oz vegan margarine
  • 130g/4½oz vegan digestive or ginger biscuits, crushed

Filling

  • 100g/3½oz dark chocolate, melted
  • 150g/generous 5oz vegan cream cheese
  • 300g/10½oz silken tofu
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 10g/1/3oz cocoa powder

Garnish

  • A few strawberries

Instructions

  1. Melt the margarine, then add the crushed biscuits.
  2. Press the biscuit mixture into a lined cake tin and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  3. Melt the chocolate, then blend half with the remaining ingredients. Taste at this point and add more maple syrup if required.
  4. Spoon the chocolate mixture onto the biscuit base and decorate with the remaining melted chocolate.
  5. Chill for 2 hours to allow the cake to set. Serve with a garnish of strawberries.

Chef’s tip: Vegan chocolate is widely available in most supermarkets. Additional flavours can be added such as orange, vanilla or mint. The chilling time can be reduced if placed into a freezer, or if you wish to serve slightly softer. 

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