Vegan Key Lime Pie Cheesecake

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I came up with this recipe since my girls wanted peanut butter syrup on their waffles. It tastes great. incredibly long time when kept in the refrigerator. Sliced bananas are served on top of the pancakes. For more flavor, try substituting coconut extract for vanilla.

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 1 8-inch cheesecake

Ingredients

  1. 2 cups vegan graham cracker crumbs
  2. ½ cup flaked coconut
  3. ½ cup vegan butter, melted
  4. ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  5. 1 (12 ounce) package silken tofu, drained
  6. 1 (8 ounce) tub vegan cream cheese
  7. ½ cup Key lime juice
  8. 2 (4 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  9. 1 tablespoon white sugar
  10. 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  11. 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  12. 1 (14 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, chilled
  13. 1 tablespoon white sugar
  14. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  15. 1 teaspoon spiced rum

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, flaked coconut, melted butter, and vanilla in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch pie or tart pan.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until crust is set and slightly golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  4. Prepare filling: Blend tofu with cream cheese in a bowl until smooth; this takes a while. Add Key lime juice and continue blending. Add pudding mix, sugar, lime zest, and lemon extract; blend well. Pour into the cooled crust.
  5. Place in the refrigerator until well chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  6. Prepare whipped cream: Chill a stainless steel mixing bowl for 20 minutes. Remove from the freezer and add coconut milk, sugar, vanilla, and rum. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until fluffy.
  7. To serve, slice pie and top with whipped cream.
  8. You can use any vegan cookies for the crust, such as gingersnaps or lemon snaps. If you use lemon snaps, add 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract to the crust.
  9. Do not substitute light coconut milk for full-fat in the whipped cream.

 

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