Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Servings: 1 cheesecake

Description: Only 10 ingredients go into this simple and delicious cheesecake!

Ingredients:

  • (optional) Cheesecake crust 
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree 
  • 1 block extra-firm tofu
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon agar powder, cornstarch, or arrowroot powder
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ginger

Photo Courtesy of jaz boler

Instructions: 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients on high for 30 seconds, or until the mixture has a smooth consistency.
  3. Pour the mixture into a pie pan and place in the oven. 
  4. After one hour, carefully remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for at least half an hour before setting in the refrigerator for at least four hours. Note that when removed from the oven, the cheesecake will not be completely firm, but it will be after it cools. Enjoy!

Recipe Courtesy of jaz boler