Lemon Cheesecake
Lemon Cheesecake
This vegan cheesecake is sure to please you and your family and/or friends. Use our super easy homemade graham cracker crust recipe for this cheesecake.
  • CourseCakes, Desserts, Pies
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 1 slice
Prep Time Cook Time Passive Time
40minutes 35minutes 2hours
Lemon Cheesecake
Lemon Cheesecake
This vegan cheesecake is sure to please you and your family and/or friends. Use our super easy homemade graham cracker crust recipe for this cheesecake.
  • CourseCakes, Desserts, Pies
  • CuisineAmerican
  • DietVegan
# of Servings 8
Serving Size 1 slice
Prep Time Cook Time Passive Time
40minutes 35minutes 2hours
Ingredients
For the filling:
  • 12oz tofu (silken soft boxed)(drained)
  • 16oz cream cheese (soy plain)
  • 3/4C granulated sugar
  • 3Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2Tbsp vanilla
  • 1/2tsp lemon juice
For the topping:
  • 1C sour cream (non-dairy)
  • 2Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2tsp vanilla
Instructions
  1. Blend the tofu in a blender until smooth.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar and a spoonful of the blended tofu; beat using a mixer until smooth.
  3. Add the cream cheese mixture to the tofu in the blender; add the syrup, lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla, and blend until combined and smooth.
  4. Pour the cream cheese filling mixture into a prepared graham cracker crust; bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes or until set.
  5. For the topping, combine all of the ingredients until smooth and creamy. After chilling for at least two hours, spread the sour cream topping over the chilled / set lemon cheesecake.
Recipe Notes

Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for several hours; serve with the sour cream topping and/or fresh fruit of your choice.

Cover and store for up to one week in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition Facts
Lemon Cheesecake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.005g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 416mg 17%
Potassium 19mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 37g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 1%
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe Footprint (for Recipe’s Default # of Servings)
7.1 Water saved (gallons)
28.0 Manure not deposited (pounds)
31.4 Grains / feed not consumed (pounds)
68.7 Methane not created (gallons)
840.8 CO2 not released (pounds)
.007 Animal lives saved