Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Pecan Crust

Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Pecan Crust

It takes a side-by-side comparison to prove that this cheesecake is vegan! It has a wonderful pumpkin flavor and a delightful texture. Your non-vegan guests will never suspect that it is dairy free!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs 40 mins
Yield:
1 9-inch cheesecake
Servings:
8

Ingredients

Gingersnap Pecan Crust

  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 cup crushed vegan gingersnap cookies
  • 3 tablespoons margarine, melted

Filling

  • 1 pound non-dairy cream cheese
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ (12 ounce) package silken tofu, drained
  • 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Place gingersnaps and pecans in a food processor; blend into fine crumbs. Pour in margarine gradually, pulsing until crumbs are well combined. Cover the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with about 1/2 inch of the crumbs. Pack down crumbs to form a crust.

Step 3
Place cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, tofu, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking soda, and salt in a food processor. Puree until very smooth. Pour into the crust.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until cheesecake is set but still jiggles in the middle when gently tapped, 50 to 55 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate to let flavors mingle, 6 hours to overnight.

Cook’s Note:

You can make this in a springform pan or regular cake pan.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

451
Calories
28g
Fat
47g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 451
% Daily Value *
Total Fat28g 35%
Saturated Fat6g 28%
Sodium521mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate47g 17%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Total Sugars28g
Protein7g
Vitamin C3mg 13%
Calcium38mg 3%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium222mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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