Tofu is one of my favourite food items and I like anything that cooked with tofu. Two months back when I saw this Baked Tofu Cheesecake from a Chinese magazine, I told myself I have to try this recipe when I'm free. I've tweaked the recipe a little and the cheesecake turned out light and moist that almost melts in your mouth. If you're a fan of Tofu and Cheesecake, here is the simple combination recipe that you don't have to worry about unwanted calories.
250g Silken tofu (tube form)
250g Cream cheese
5 Egg yolks
120ml Soya milk (unsweetened)
3 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Vanilla extract
70g Plain flour (sifted)
(B)
5 Egg whites
130g Caster sugar
- Preheat oven to 170C. Line a 9" cake tin and wrap with heavy duty aluminium foil to prevent any water from sipping into the cheesecake during baking.
- In a food processor, blend all (A) ingredients until smooth. Put mixture in a large bowl.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat egg white and caster sugar until semi-firm peaks form to make soft meringue.
- Use a whisk to mix 1/3 soft meringue with mixture.
- Gently fold in the rest with spatula.
- Pour mixture into cake tin and steam bake for about 50 mins at the lower rack of the oven.
- Move the cheesecake to upper rack of the oven and switch temperature to grill for about 30 seconds to one minute to get a nice golden colour on top of the cake.
- Leave cheesecake to cool in room temperature, remove and best to chill before serve.
Enjoy!
wow wow wow!!! even though i am not big fans of cheese but still get tempted by yours. I will have a go on this definitely.
ReplyDeleteI love tofu too and I am sure I will like this cheesecake but I wonder if my husband will eat it. He can't stand tofu. Maybe I will make this without telling him there is tofu in it. Let see his reactions.
ReplyDeleteyour bakes always turn out so perfect!! light and creamy?
ReplyDeleteMy favourite. Looks really moist and melt-in-the-mouth from the picture. Thanks for sharing such a lovely cake.
ReplyDeleteYeah! I am the first to eat the tofu cheese?
ReplyDeletehehehe.....
I love tofu, and my last 2 post is on Tofu...love tofu in all ways. Urs looks stunning Anncoo.. ur wonderful.
ReplyDelete@Jane Chew
ReplyDeleteJane, don't worry this cake tasted more like tofu cake because of the soya milk added.
@ICook4Fun
ReplyDeleteGert, If your hubby don't likes tofu, use fresh milk instead of soya milk.
U bake till perfection, can i know what type of toufu you use?
ReplyDeleteAngeline
It looks like those light fluffy Japanese cheesecake :)
ReplyDeleteHey I have this recipe too but haven't try yet. Maybe I should now...hehe!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour for your cheesecake!!! Aiyo, ANN i am looking for a recipe on tofu cheesecake for a party and yours just come in time :) Hugz!!!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning! Reminds me of Japanese castella cake :) I love baked tofu donuts, saving this recipe now!
ReplyDeleteOh God! I though I was the only one thinking about castella! I want to try this recipe even more now!
DeleteWow this cheesecake is very light and healthy.
ReplyDeleteMay I know is the tofu taste prominent?
Can you taste the tofu in this cake? Is the taste significant?
ReplyDeleteWe are not very fond of the tofu. Dont mind to eat but not die-hard-fans. but would love to try this out if the tofu taste is not that significant in the cake. ;)
I've seen a few cheesecake recipes using tofu but have yet to try! Looks so good, reminds me of Japanese cheesecake.
ReplyDeleteTofu cheesecake looks stunning..
ReplyDelete@Angel @ Cook.Bake.Love
ReplyDeleteAngel, Will get the tofu taste because of the soya milk added.
@Tan Shu-Yin
ReplyDeleteHi Shu-yin, Yes there is a bit of tofu taste even if you change to use fresh milk instead of soya milk.
Lena, Tks! I'd not say this is very creamy but it is really soft and light.
ReplyDeleteChris, have a try.
Wendy, 你不是第一个，不过还是吃得到，因为分量蛮大的哦！
Pavithra, Your tofu desserts look super nice. I already bookmarked and want to try it out soon :)
Angeline, I used soft silken tofu in tube. You can enlarge the image by clicking on the pics.
Tigerfish, right looks like Japanese cheesecake but different taste.
Reese, You have this recipe? So you must try it lol!
Ellena, you're welcome :)
Thanks Yuri.
This looks perfect!!!! I'm going to try it for sure!!! Tofu and cream cheese-- 2 of my most favourite foods swirled into this delectable bake-- pure perfection!!! :D
ReplyDeleteLong long time ago, I made a tofu & blueberry cheesecake but yours definitely looks better! I feel like having a big bite now!
ReplyDeleteThis cake very special, must try when I free!
ReplyDelete我喜欢CHEESE CAKE
ReplyDelete这个TOFU的很有特色:)
i guess added tofu we feel not so burden even cheese is added, hehehe..look really light and spongy. well done. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI guess it means less cheese and more soy flavor. Yours looks very very nice. :)
ReplyDeleteThe surface of the cheesecake looks so smooth and well baked!
ReplyDeleteYUmmy Yummy! Yes yes yes, I am a great fan of toufu and cheese! Will definitely try this one of these days! But before I make any attempt, may I have a slice of yours please, Ann??
ReplyDeleteYour cake looks really soft and creamy! Tofu and cheese, sounds perfect! And you bake it perfectly!
ReplyDeleteThis is very nicely bake and look very tempting. Tofu and cheese something new to me, haven't try this combination before. Must bookmark this.
ReplyDeleteI like both tofu and cheese. This looks delicious and simple to make. I think I can handle this. BTW, I have two awards waiting for you on my blog. Please do check it out http://www.rotinrice.com/2011/10/beef-and-bean-stew-and-awards/
ReplyDelete@Qi Ting @ Misadventures of Fat free Baking
ReplyDeleteThanks Qi Ting. Hope to hear from you after trying it :)
@yin
ReplyDeleteSure Yin. You can have more than 1 slice :) Make sure you try this huh... :DD
i love tofu too..yummy cake!
ReplyDelete@Biren @ Roti n Rice
ReplyDeleteBiren, I really hope you try this. It is very simple making and tastes good too.
Thank you very much for passing me the two awards.
Have a great weekend :)
Looks lovely! But with tofu taste? I just can't imagine!
ReplyDeleteJessie, how long ago? Can see the recipe because blueberry is also one of my favourites :)
ReplyDelete蓝色小厨，小鲸：有空一定要试哦！
Sonia, This is very light and you can't really taste the cheese in it.
You're right Murasaki.
Thanks Cheah. Must try to bake and cook more healthy food now.
Thanks Joyce!
Happy Flour, Hope you'll love this after trying it.
the cheesecake looks so perfect....totally irresistable..
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful cheesecake in my life! It helps that I like tofu : ) Now if I could just find a good substitute for the cream cheese that isn't just "fake" cream cheese I could make this for my non-dairy eating husband!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big fan of Tofu, but I like the texture of this cake, so moist and soft! Bravo my friend, it sounds healthy and delicious!
ReplyDeleteHugs for you!
Cheers
OMG!! it looks heaven Ancoo ! You have many great recipe I adore and bookmarked.. I don't when will I try one of it.. this is ssssooooo perfect cheese cake! ^,^
ReplyDeleteI begin to shutter every time I see tofu in a recipe. I fear I have made a couple desserts (one a cheesecake) with tofu that looked absolutely fabulous but tasted...well not like anything I'd eat! Heeheehhe!!!
ReplyDeleteI have since voided any tofu recipes. Yours does look quite tasty!
God bless ya and have a wonderful weekend sweetie!!! :o)
Cheesecake is perhaps one of the few desserts that I eat as I don't have a sweet tooth. And this version is healthier too!
ReplyDeleteNice!!! It looks really, REALLY goood. I've heard about it but you know me I don't bake. But it's something I'd love to try for sure. I saw another cake post below. If I ever make a cake, it would be once a year thing. LOL. Have a great weekend Ann! :-)
ReplyDeleteI think tofu cheescake look amazing!! gloria
ReplyDeleteawesome cheesecake and wow love the birthday cakes your so talented
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully done.. bookmarked it rightaway! Bet it works great for cupcakes too???
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This is a really interesting cake! Looks moist and fluffy!
ReplyDelete等我清了其他材料，一定要买豆腐回来做蛋糕。等我哟~
ReplyDeleteI MUST try this recipe bcoz I'm a great fan of tofu and cheese! Your tofu cheesecake looks so soft and moist. The color on top of the cake is really beautiful! ;)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Your cheesecake has the perfect texture! I tried tofu cheesecake once in a Japanese restaurant and put me off it but yours look so good. I may want to give it another go.
ReplyDeleteHi Anncoo, how long should I bake this cake if using a 8x4 inch round pan? Must this cake be cooled inverted just like chiffon cake? TIA
ReplyDeleteMel
it looks AMAZING! SO soft and smooth..and little calories? oh i am so intrigued!!!
ReplyDelete@Anonymous
ReplyDeleteMel, This cheesecake is quite tall and I think you can use a 8 inches square tin but not round. Never invert cheesecake as its has more water content than chiffon cake.
Thank you everyone for your lovely comment and hopefully you can try this yummy cheesecake at home :)
ReplyDeleteRachel, hope you can find something suitable for your hubby.
Thanks Mamatkamal.
Thank you Nezzy. No problem, as long as you're here, I'm happy!
ChopinandMysacepan, No worries, all my cheesecake recipes are not overly sweet.
Nami,Thank you very much for your compliment. Have a try on this recipe as it is very easy to make.
Thanks Gloria, Rebecca :))
Krithi, Just remember you have to steam bake this cake.
Shan, 好呀！一定等你。。嘻嘻。。
Lyn, sure must try huh! Yummy Bakes tried already. :D
Ellie, Thanks!
Daphne, right very healthy and yummy :)
Such nice and healthy alternative to add tofu! I bet it's very creamy and smooth! Will try this on my sister since she's super health conscious and loves cheesecake! Thanks Ann.
ReplyDelete@Ann@Anncoo Journal
ReplyDeleteAnn, tried baking this cake using 8" round pan (cos I don't have either 9" round or 8" sq pan) my cheesecake doesn't look nice like yours. It has crack surface and sank upon cooling T_T although ugly it's still yummy good. Any idea why it sank? TIA
Mel
@Anonymous
ReplyDeleteMel, Because you're using a smaller tin to make the cake higher than the usual one. Can you see the height of my cheesecake is almost the same level as the cake tin after baked? (referring the last pic in the oven)and you might need to bake for another 5 mins for a taller cake.
Most baked cheesecakes got cracks on the cake same as this one here.
@Ann@Anncoo Journal
ReplyDeleteThks Ann, will take note of this point. =)
Mel
Anncoo:
ReplyDeleteI think it must be at least 5 years ago, b4 I got married. I still keep that recipe in my folder. Let me go to dig it out later & forward the recipe to you. Can you give me your email address? If I forget, pls come to my blog to remind me. I've left too many messages tonight, I'm scare that I'll forget. Thanks
I love tofu cheesecake! Your cheesecake looks so fluffy and soft. I'm gonna keep this recipe and try it some time soon!
ReplyDeleteAnn,
ReplyDeleteThis is a very delicious cake. The taste of tofu is not prominent after adding in the lemon juice.
Thanks for sharing.
hi Ann, looks so yummy
ReplyDeletei never eat tofu cheesecake before
i'm not really a fan of tofu but i love cheesecake
can u taste the tofu when u eat this cake?
@Jessie@小紅紅與大藍藍的小天地
ReplyDeleteThanks Jessie for sharing the recipe. Will definitely try it out soon.
@Alice
ReplyDeleteAlice ~ This cheesecake is more on the soya milk flavour but you can always change it to fresh milk with a little more vanilla flavour.
looking at these makes me drool! they look so creamy!
ReplyDeleteB loves tofu and I love cream cheese, what a way to marry our two favorites!
thanks for sharing :)
@dudut
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Dudut :) Hope you'll like this after trying it.
This looks fantastic! I haven't seen tofu in tube form, but this is one I'll definitely try out soon. I've used tofu in other desserts before and it really is tasty. Yum!
ReplyDeletei'm a huge sucker for cheesecake. this recipe will definitely save me thousands of calories. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteomg i just cant wait to try this it looks amazing thanks :)
ReplyDeletePeople love my Cheese Cake I serve at my restaurant,I will try to make one with your recipe and see the feedback from our customers... I let you know.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Chris
can I use cow milk instead of soya milk?
ReplyDeleteYes but then the taste will be a little different.
DeleteCan I replace the caster sugar with icing sugar?
DeleteYes, you can use icing sugar to replace caster sugar.
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DeleteI tried this. It was amazing. Thank you for your recipe!
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