Tofu Cheesecake

Name: Tofu Cheesecake
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, 60g + More For Greasing; 120 g Digestive Biscuits,; 100 g Heavy Whipping Cream,; 200 g Greek Yogurt,; 200 g Silken Tofu,; 200 g Cream Cheese Preferably Philadelphia,; 100 g Demerara Sugar,; 1 TBSP Lavender Extract,; 2 TBSP Fresh Orange Juice,; Fresh Orange Zest, 1/2 Orange; 10 g Gelatin,; 100 g Warm Water,; Organic Food-Grade Lavender, For Garnishing

Daniel Lim @fatdoughsg

Singapore

Remember the lavender extract earlier on? This is what I used the lavender extract for; a low calories cheesecake. If you read the post, this is actually requested by my regular customer. She went out of her way to buy me a slice to taste test and asked if I can replicate it. To be honest, I had failed a couple of times before getting it right. I am glad to say that this is the best version I had made so far.

I used my amaretti biscuits method for the base on my first try. It turned out that the taste doesn't really compliment each other very well. For the second try, I decided to use digestive biscuits for the base. It worked! But the flavors profile and texture were not even close to the one which I had. So I began to improvise and this is the final result. When I first tasted the tofu cheesecake, I was mesmerized by the base. I know for sure it is not an ordinary curst. Then the silky smooth cheesecake which is not too overpowering with cheese, but instead, I get a very subtle lavender taste at the back of my mouth aftertaste.

My fingers were crossed when I delivered this cake for my customer to try. I am thrilled that she approved! I know this is far from perfect as it is filled with air bubbles, but I am still hesitant about whether or not, should I tap the cake pan to remove the air bubbles before chilling in the fridge. May I should give it a try next time and let you know the result. For now, why not we get started with the recipe?

Daniel Lim @fatdoughsg

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Ingredients

Unsalted Butter, 60g + More For Greasing
120 gDigestive Biscuits,
100 gHeavy Whipping Cream,
200 gGreek Yogurt,
200 gSilken Tofu,
200 gCream Cheese Preferably Philadelphia,
100 gDemerara Sugar,
1 TBSPLavender Extract,
2 TBSPFresh Orange Juice,
Fresh Orange Zest, 1/2 Orange
10 gGelatin,
100 gWarm Water,
Organic Food-Grade Lavender, For Garnishing

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Steps

1

Pls visit: https://www.fatdough.sg/post/lavender-extract for the lavender extract recipe.
2

Grease cake pan with butter.
Lay parchment paper on the bottom and the sides.
In a skillet over medium heat, add butter.
Cook until the butter has melted and starts to "sing".
3

Continue cooking until the "singing" has subsided and the butter has browned.
Remove from heat, pass the browned butter thru' a coffee filter over a sieve and bowl.
*I usually melt 80g worth of butter to get the exact 60g. If your browned butter is insufficient, add in some canola oil.*
Set aside to cool down slightly.
4

In a food processor, blitz biscuits until powder forms.
Transfer into a bowl and add in the browned butter.
Mix to combine well. It should resemble wet sand.
5

Transfer the mixture into the prepared cake pan.
Using an offset spatula to distribute evenly.
Pad the biscuit mixture down to make it compact.
Set aside in the fridge to chill.
6

In a blender, add cream, yogurt, tofu, cream cheese, sugar, lavender extract, orange juice and zest.
Blitz until smooth.
In a small bowl, combine gelatin and water well.
7

Stir to dissolve the gelatin.
Transfer the gelatin mixture into the blender.
Blitz until well combined and smooth.
Pour the mixture into the cake pan.
8

Give it a shake for an even top.
Return back to the fridge and allow it to chill and set overnight.
It should be still soft and jiggly.
9

Unmold the cheesecake onto a cake stand or serving plate.
Garnish with a sprinkle of lavender.
Slice and serve immediately.