CHAI SPICE "CHEESECAKE"

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Chai Spice

Cashews, non-dairy milk, and silken tofu are the secret ingredients in this rich, vegan cheesecake--homey spices like ginger and cinnamon add fall flavor.

Provided by isachandra

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Protein     Tofu

Time 6h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 ½ cups crushed vegan graham crackers
¼ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
2 tablespoons non-dairy milk (such as rice, soy, or almond)
1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm silken tofu, drained
½ cup raw cashews, soaked in water 1 to 2 hours, drained
½ cup mashed ripe banana
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons coconut oil, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅔ cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups vegan whipped topping
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons finely chopped candied ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Stir together graham crackers and brown sugar in a small bowl, then drizzle with oil and stir. Add just enough milk to make crumbs stick together. Press very firmly into bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes. Keep oven at 350 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, blend cheesecake-batter ingredients in a blender until completely smooth and no bits of cashew remain, giving blender a rest every minute or so and scraping down sides with a rubber spatula. Batter should be completely smooth and not grainy: This takes about 1 minute with a high-powered blender (such as Vitamix) or about 5 minutes with a standard blender.
  • Spray inside springform pan (above baked crust) with cooking spray. Pour in batter and jiggle to spread evenly over crust. Bake until top is lightly puffed and edges are golden, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature on a rack, about 1 hour. Chill, covered, at least 3 hours or, even better, overnight.
  • Slice cake with a thin, sharp knife dipped in water. Dollop each slice with whipped topping, dust with cinnamon, and sprinkle with candied ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.1 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 31.2 g

Munna Bot
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Overall, I thought this was a good cheesecake. It was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Macario Cruz Hern√°ndez
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was still tasty, but it wasn't as creamy as I thought it would be.


Md SuNnY DeWaN
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a truly special dessert.


Hytheme Chorfi
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I made this cheesecake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Gholam Fareed
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This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion. It's beautiful and delicious!


Chidimma Peace
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I thought the graham cracker crust was a bit too thick, but overall this was a good cheesecake.


Khadim Afridi
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Romantic J
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I'm not a big fan of chai spice, but I actually really enjoyed this cheesecake. The flavors were well-balanced.


Branson Marin
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I love the combination of flavors in this cheesecake. The chai spice and cream cheese go perfectly together.


MB ADOR
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The chai spice flavor is amazing.


Samia Hassan
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The chai spice cheesecake was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it!


Petra G
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Nyamdorj Ganzorig
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This cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The chai spice gave it a unique and delicious flavor that everyone loved.