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Pumpkin Cheesecake
 
  Nutrition Facts:
(per serving)
   
 

Calories: 310
Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Sodium: 350mg
Carbohydrate: 40g
Protein: 12g
Soy Protein: 3g

 
  This recipe is:
  Low Cholesterol
Low Sodium
Vegetarian
 
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  Mori Nu® Silken Lite Tofu - Extra Firm
 
 

Recipes - Desserts

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Serves: 8
 
This dessert is such a crowd pleaser that you'll want to make it year 'round.
 
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Ingredients:
15 gingersnaps
12 oz (1 pkg.) Mori-Nu® Silken Tofu - Extra Firm Lite
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 (8-oz. pkgs) light cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 T. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
6 egg whites
 
Instructions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat an 8" or 9" springform pan with non-stick vegetable spray.
  2. In a food processor or blender, grind gingersnaps until crumbly. Scatter crumbs evenly over bottom of prepared pan.
  3. In a food processor, puree tofu until smooth. Add sugar and cream cheese. Blend until smooth. Add pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, cornstarch, allspice and cloves. Blend until smooth. Add egg whites and blend until just mixed.
  4. Pour into prepared pan. Tap pan a few times against counter to break up any air bubbles. Bake 65 minutes until cheesecake puffs and the center is almost set. Transfer to a rack and let cool. To serve, run a knife around the sides to loosen cake. Release the pan sides. Cut into wedges.

 
   
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