SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 1
www.gourmetrecipe.com
The season of "packing on the pounds" is upon us. Now, we
know that desserts are supposed to be decadent-deliciously so.
But decadent does NOT necessarily mean that it can't be
healthy. Too often when we think of indulging we imagine
globules of fat being pasted onto our hips and it makes all of us-
40 and over (or not)-cringe.
This simply doe not have to be the case! Due to a dairy allergy
and a lifelong commitment to eating healthy, I have found ways
to make even cheesecake good for the body, not just the soul.
Here are 3 easy, healthy versions that would even make "The
Golden Girls" happy:
Start by using your favorite basic pie crust. Since making pie
crust has never been "my thing" I usually keep the refrigerated
type on hand, but a good graham cracker or box cakes made
better one will do as well. If you have a talent for it-make it
yourself.
Pre-heat your oven to 350. Get your blender out! All versions
will call for 12 oz of firm tofu. Like regular cheesecake, the
ingredients do matter-so buy premium tofu, not the boxed type
on the shelves or the ones heavily packaged in water. And drain
for about 20 with a bit of weight on the top to remove the excess
liquid
Remember, this is not so much a recipe as a "method", so get
creative if you aren't thrilled with some of these flavorings!

More Related Content

More from Arnie Kaye Dillen (20)

Being a vegetarian
Being a vegetarianBeing a vegetarian
Being a vegetarian
 
Type of peanuts
Type of peanutsType of peanuts
Type of peanuts
 
7 things about oranges
7 things about oranges7 things about oranges
7 things about oranges
 
5 benefits of wine
5 benefits of wine5 benefits of wine
5 benefits of wine
 
Soup for thoughts
Soup for thoughtsSoup for thoughts
Soup for thoughts
 
Coffee causes low birth weight in babies
Coffee causes low birth weight in babiesCoffee causes low birth weight in babies
Coffee causes low birth weight in babies
 
The brain on chocolate
The brain on chocolateThe brain on chocolate
The brain on chocolate
 
A sample cancer diet menu
A sample cancer diet menuA sample cancer diet menu
A sample cancer diet menu
 
Things you may not know about barbecue
Things you may not know about barbecueThings you may not know about barbecue
Things you may not know about barbecue
 
Mother's day recipe
Mother's day recipeMother's day recipe
Mother's day recipe
 
Tips for traveling with mom
Tips for traveling with momTips for traveling with mom
Tips for traveling with mom
 
Strawberry festival
Strawberry festivalStrawberry festival
Strawberry festival
 
Brains as food
Brains as foodBrains as food
Brains as food
 
Alsatian vegetable soup
Alsatian vegetable soupAlsatian vegetable soup
Alsatian vegetable soup
 
Corn and basil pancakes
Corn and basil pancakesCorn and basil pancakes
Corn and basil pancakes
 
Baumkuchen
BaumkuchenBaumkuchen
Baumkuchen
 
Easter crafts for children
Easter crafts for childrenEaster crafts for children
Easter crafts for children
 
Easter eggs
Easter eggsEaster eggs
Easter eggs
 
Easter
EasterEaster
Easter
 
Eggs as snack
Eggs as snackEggs as snack
Eggs as snack
 

Vegan cheesecakes, deliciously good

  • 1. www.gourmetrecipe.com The season of "packing on the pounds" is upon us. Now, we know that desserts are supposed to be decadent-deliciously so. But decadent does NOT necessarily mean that it can't be healthy. Too often when we think of indulging we imagine globules of fat being pasted onto our hips and it makes all of us- 40 and over (or not)-cringe. This simply doe not have to be the case! Due to a dairy allergy and a lifelong commitment to eating healthy, I have found ways to make even cheesecake good for the body, not just the soul. Here are 3 easy, healthy versions that would even make "The Golden Girls" happy: Start by using your favorite basic pie crust. Since making pie crust has never been "my thing" I usually keep the refrigerated type on hand, but a good graham cracker or box cakes made better one will do as well. If you have a talent for it-make it yourself. Pre-heat your oven to 350. Get your blender out! All versions will call for 12 oz of firm tofu. Like regular cheesecake, the ingredients do matter-so buy premium tofu, not the boxed type on the shelves or the ones heavily packaged in water. And drain for about 20 with a bit of weight on the top to remove the excess liquid Remember, this is not so much a recipe as a "method", so get creative if you aren't thrilled with some of these flavorings!