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
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch cheesecake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

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

  • â…› teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

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

  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.

  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.

  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 Fat 28g 35%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Sodium 521mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 222mg 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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