Soya Bean Tofu Cheesecake

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I first posted this Soya Bean Tofu Cheesecake recipe in October last year, and it still remains my favourite cheesecake recipe. 

Unlike normal cheese which tends to be on the heavier side, this version is lighter because tofu replaces some of the cheese and cream. It also uses soy milk instead of milk. What we have a light and pudding-like cheesecake tinged with the fragrance of soya beans. 

I dusted a layer of green tea powder on top and this gives it a light but fragrant green tea aroma with each bite. Instead of a digestive biscuit base, I've used a base of baked almond meal which is more nutritious and delicious.  

I hope you'll enjoy this cheesecake as much as I do!

Soya Bean Tofu Cheesecake (8-9 inches)
Recipe from here. 

Cheesecake Base

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups of almond meal
• 3 tbsp oil

Method

• Mix together and press onto the base of a 8-9 inches spring foam tin
• Bake at 175 degrees C for 15 mins till browned
• Remove from oven to cool down, do not remove from base

Tofu Cheese Layer 

Group A:

• Cream cheese, softened at room temperature 230 g
• Caster sugar 70 g
• Smooth silken tofu 230 g
• Sour cream or yoghurt 50 g
• Soya bean powder 30 g

Beat cream cheese and sugar on high speed for 3 minutes. Add in tofu, yoghurt and soya bean powder and beat on high speed for another 4 to 5 minutes.

Group B:

• Diary whipping cream 50 g

Whip the diary whipping cream till stiff and place in refrigerator until you need it.

Group C:

• Soya bean milk 100 g (Another option is to use 30 g of soya bean powder and mix with enough water to get 100 g of soya bean milk)
• Gelatine 15 g

Double boil soya bean milk and gelatine over a water bath till the gelatine is completely dissolved.

Method

Combine Group A, B and C ingredients and mix well. Pour the mixture onto of the cheesecaje base. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours till the tofu cheese layer is set. Sprinkle with soya bean power before serving (I added some green tea powder into the soya bean powder for colour).

This post is linked to the event, Little Thumbs up organised by Doreen from my little favourite DIY and Zoe of Bake for Happy Kids, hosted by Mich of Piece of Cake at this post.