Chocolate Cheesecake Pie
Rich and creamy chocolate cheesecake pie made with vegan ingredients. This dessert is indulgent yet guilt-free, perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- 9-inch (23-cm) pie pan
- Nonstick cooking spray
- food processor, or blender
- Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
- spatula
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 recipe Cinnamon Graham Cracker Crumbs page 414
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml canola oil
For the filling:
- 1 cup 175 g nondairy semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons 28 g nondairy butter
- 8 ounces 227 g nondairy cream cheese
- 9 ounces 255 g soft tofu, drained
- 2 tablespoons 10 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml pure maple syrup
- ½ cup 96 g raw sugar
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (170°C, or gas mark 3).
- Lightly coat a 9-inch (23-cm) pie pan with nonstick spray.
- To make the crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs with the canola oil using a fork, or pulse in a food processor until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of the prepared pie pan using a spatula or the back of a large spoon.
- To make the filling: Melt the chocolate chips and nondairy butter together in a double boiler or microwave.
- Let cool slightly.
- In a food processor or blender, blend the cooled chocolate mixture, nondairy cream cheese, tofu, cocoa powder, maple syrup, raw sugar, sea salt, and vanilla extract.
- Scrape the sides occasionally and blend until perfectly smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool inside for up to 1 hour.
- Refrigerate the pie overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Top with fresh berries or a dollop of coconut whipped cream for an extra touch of elegance. Wine Advice:
Pair with a ruby port or a glass of sweet red wine, like Lambrusco, to complement the chocolate flavors.
Top with fresh berries or a dollop of coconut whipped cream for an extra touch of elegance. Wine Advice:
Pair with a ruby port or a glass of sweet red wine, like Lambrusco, to complement the chocolate flavors.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 32 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 16 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 20 g | Salt: 0.2 mg