I made this pretty No-Bake Tofu Cheesecake before the weekend. You won't believe that this easy cheesecake was really very healthy, it's eggless and no cream added which made it light and not heavy. I blended together all the ingredients till smooth, then add in the gelatine, mixed in some green tea powder to make marble effect.
You'll be surprised to find that the texture of this No-Bake Tofu Cheesecake was very smooth, with an almost melt in your mouth effect along with a slight hint of green tea flavour. Absolutely delicious!
No Bake Tofu Cheesecake
Line and grease a 8" springform cake pan
100g Marie biscuits, crushed
80g Melted butter
- Combine crushed biscuit crumbs and melted butter together in a mixing bowl. Press the biscuit crumbs onto the base of the prepared pan and chill in the refrigerator for later use.
Filling
300g Pressed Tofu (momen tofu)
15g Gelatine powder
70g Water
2 tsp Green tea powder mix with 5 tbsp hot water
250g Cream cheese (room temperature)
200g Natural yogurt/sour cream
60g Soya milk (reduced sugar)/fresh milk
100g Icing sugar
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
Method:
- Wrap tofu in cheesecloth and press out water from tofu by placing a heavy object on top for about 15 mins.
- Soak gelatine powder in water and leave aside for about 5 minutes.
- Mix green tea powder with 5 tbsp hot water. Set aside.
- In a food processor, blend cream cheese, tofu, yogurt, soya milk, icing sugar and vanilla till very smooth.
- Heat gelatine powder mixture in a double boiler till melted and add to cream cheese mixture and blend well.
- Pour 3/4 cream cheese mixture into one bowl and 1/4 to another. Mix green tea mixture to 1/4 plain filling, mix well.
- Spoon plain and green tea cream cheese filling alternately into pan, till all the mixtures are used up and gently shake the pan a little.
- To make swirls, gently run a chopstick in circular motion.
- Chill cake in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For perfect slices, cut cheesecake with a hot knife.
Enjoy!
Wow ... so beautiful swirls. Ann, pls dont tempt me with so many yummy cakes leh. Cannot tahan ... think I must 开夜车to catch up le.
ReplyDeleteYour cheesecake looks perfect. I once tried to make a no-bake cheesecake with gelatin but I messed it up. Not sure what I did wrong. I will try your method.
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Regards
Spoon and Chopsticks
http://spoon-and-chopsticks.blogspot.com
The swirls are so pretty!
ReplyDeletethis looks lovely! hope i can make mine as pretty as this...you make it sound so easy :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks so gorgeous - who would have though tofu?
ReplyDeleteThanks Anncoo. This is a must do cheesecake. I like the colour, the ingredients, the photos everything so well presented.
ReplyDeleteWah1 Ann, very very nice tofu cheese cake. I like the marble effect, very pretty. As usual your photography skill is superb. Have a nice day.
ReplyDelete特别，容易 =我喜欢！
ReplyDelete看起来很好吃又很健康的蛋糕~~
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Ann! I have friends coming over soon and one is vegetarian. This would be a perfect dessert for everyone. I also like all the ingredients used.
ReplyDeleteGelatin is not vegetarian
DeleteAlthough it's probably irrelevant by now
Ann , 'tis not pretty , it's GORGEOUS !!!! & healthy to boot ;) Awesome job !
ReplyDelete@Yummy Bakes
ReplyDeletehahaa Chris, you want to 开夜车， then I must take mrt! :DD
@Spoon and Chopsticks
ReplyDeleteSpoon & Chopsticks, Thanks! You must add warm gelatine into the mixture to prevent the gelatine curdles.
@YHL
ReplyDeleteAngie, 谢谢你！一定要做哦！
Ann, look so easy & sure will try this. My family is cheese lover & i think think they sould like this. Hmmm.. Tau foo with cheese, wonder how the taste like?
ReplyDelete@Biren @ Roti n Rice
ReplyDeleteHi Biren, I really hope you make this easy recipe. The cake is not big and just nice for 8 servings.
I love the colour, looks delicious, who would have guessed it has tofu in it
ReplyDeletebeautiful cheesecake! The swirl is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking if we can substitute gelatine! My vegan friend will love it.
Wow, this cake really tempt me ler, beautiful swirls! Thanks for sharing this quick and nice recipe.
ReplyDelete你的蛋糕总是那样有水准
ReplyDelete看了好羡慕:)
So lovely,cannot wait,gonna try,it's right time can do it.
ReplyDeleteAnn, this looks so pretty. I have never tried a tofu cheesecake before but will definitely do so soon.
ReplyDelete好美的蛋糕，花纹弄得很美~
ReplyDelete其实我想做，
ReplyDelete可是又担心家人不能接受豆腐的味道。><
This is such a beautiful cake! Yes, the ingredients are very healthy as well. I gotta give this cake a try some day. :) I'm a big tofu fan but believe it or not, I've never use tofu on desserts. Guess it's time to change that. ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your lovely comments :)
ReplyDeleteDudut, I believe you can do it!! :)
Thanks Amelia :)
Tracy, 真的很容易做，就跟做布丁差不多一样。
温馨小屋，谢谢！
Thank you Anne :)
Mary, The tofu taste is quite bland . If you don't like green tea, you can add some melted chocolate too.
Thanks Nammi :)
Aah, maybe can try jello.
Sonia, can try melted choc if your kids don't like green tea.
小鱼，谢谢你的赞美！你的蛋糕也很棒:)
Smiley, hope you like it after trying.
Thank you Jo! I've tried tofu cheesecake at the Food Fair before but they are plain cheesecake so not much taste. You can try to add some other puree in it too.
Sean, 对啦。。。不是没个人喜欢豆腐的味道。
Shan, 谢谢你的compliment :)
Hi Amy, Thank you! I think Tofu cheesecake is also quite popular now because it is very healthy. Really hope you'll love this after trying it.
Your cheesecake looks so beautiful and perfect! I have never tried tofu in cakes before! Looks delicious too! Thanks for sharing such a lovely cake!
ReplyDeleteThat's a perfect looking cheesecake and it's just beautiful! What a piece of art...love it! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice cake, very beautiful swirl。
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for sharing. but, soya milk it is sugar-free?txs
I'm going through a healthy spell right now, so this will be perfect to add in my diet. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Jaw drop!!! I love cheesecake and now you have combined it with my favourite green tea yum yum! With my new food processor, I can make this le... :)
ReplyDeleteAnn，一早就被你这个美到。。。很美的蛋糕吸引到了。但是很忙没留言。现在就有机会再回来慢慢观赏。太美乐吧。手艺真好。
ReplyDeleteAnn, this is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous! I know you didn't plan to design the swirl but you did it so perfectly. This is so beautiful! Tofu cheesecake is very popular in Japan too. I wish I can make it one day...love how you used matcha in this cheesecake!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so beautiful. :P
ReplyDeleteIncredible and marvellous looking cheesecake.
ReplyDeletewow, this must be one of the prettiest cakes ever! Green tea sounds like a great flavor for cheeecake, too. You've outdone yourself!
ReplyDeleteOMG, Ann, your cake looks so beautiful. So this is how you make the pattern of the cake. I've learned something so precious today from this recipe. Will definitely give it a try in the future. About the tofu, what is pressed/momen tofu? Can I use dessert tofu? I made blueberry cheesecake over the weekend, and also learned that for perfect slicing of a cake, we need to use a hot knife. Your cake cutting looks perfect!
ReplyDelete我之前也有做过原味的，呵呵！
ReplyDelete加了绿茶花纹后，整个蛋糕显得很出色。:)
So cool, Ann! Just love the swirls and sounds so easy to make. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDelete@Angel
ReplyDeleteHi Angel, I used soya milk with reduced sugar. :)
@To Food With Love
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and your nice words :)
@Ayden @ Himalayan Salt
ReplyDeleteHi Ayden, You're welcome :) Have a try on this healthy cake if you like tofu :)
@Ellena | Cuisine Paradise
ReplyDeletehahaa Ellena, your comment make my day :D Thank you! What brand is your new food processor?
@Li Shuan
ReplyDeleteLi Shuan, 谢谢你哦！今天忙着上班吗？
没关系啦！有到就好。。。呵呵。。
@Nami | Just One Cookbook
ReplyDeleteHi Nami, Thank you very much for your compliment:) I've tried the Japanese cheesecake before, it was love at first bite!
@Kiri W.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kiri. I'm using green tea from Japan and the flavour is very good.
@Jessie-CookingMoments
ReplyDeleteJessie, TKQ! Pressed/Momen are usually for deep frying and silken tofu is more like 水豆腐。
Remember for cutting chocolate cakes must also use hot knife.
@小鱼
ReplyDelete小鱼，我觉得原味比较淡，加上绿茶就有一点香味。
Oh my, I'm loving this cake. Bookmarked it and will make this soon. Thanks for sharing another wonderful recipe. Hope you're having a fabulous time.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Kristy
oh my goodness, this cheesecake is so darn pretty! I need to buy some agar agar and make a vegan version of it! I love it!
ReplyDeleteoutstanding, Ann!! i wish i could bake this just as good as you!!
ReplyDeleteAncoo! I am so trying this!! Bookmarked!!
ReplyDeleteAnn, this looks really light and smooth.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is gorgeous and simple to make. I really like that you don't have to bake this cheesecake.
ReplyDeleteThis is the most beautiful cheesecake I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour cheesecake is so neatly sliced and the swirl is so perfect! Ann, you are always so perfect with your cooking.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am not a fan of tofu, but this cake looks really nice !
ReplyDeleteThe cheesecake is so neat and pretty! Lovely photos by the way! Did you just got a new camera Ann? Which one is it? Must seek some advice from you, heehee!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kristy :)
ReplyDeleteRoxana GreenGirl, That's a good idea of using agar agar. I must try it one day.
Lena, you're so humble. Your bakes are perfect too :)
Shirley, I'm you do a better job than me as all your baking and cooking are always very pretty and delicious.
Thanks Angie.
Biana, Thank you for stopping by and your nice comment.
FoodEpix, Thank you :))
Zoe, I also admired your food very much. Always looks very delicious :D
Thank you Joyce :) Hope you like my other recipes if you don't like tofu.
BeeBee, Thanks! My new camera is the same model as yours. Still haven't attend the training yet :)
Wow Ann! You have a pair of magic hands. This cake looks gorgeous! I need to bookmark this recipe and give it a try later :)
ReplyDeleteI like the cut photo best. I bought some tofu last week specifically to try some of your recipes. Not sure if I managed to get the right type.
ReplyDeleteMaybe have a play over the coming weekend !
做过一次豆腐芝士蛋糕，很喜欢。。你这个加了绿茶的，我更加喜欢 ^_^
ReplyDeleteI love the swirls and the colour, Ann. I'm convinced of the taste and the texture!
ReplyDeleteAnn, I like the swirl, it is like a piece of art, in fact it is, from a cake artist:D
ReplyDeleteAs always, your cakes always look so yummy and gorgeous. I wish I lived next door - but this is probably also not a good idea, because I'd always pop in and eat too much sweets in the end ;).
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful cake, the marbling effect is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt soo lovely! The swirl and cake so well done! Will try these, after all my baking are done.
ReplyDeleteThose swirls are beautiful! What are marie biscuits?
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful esp with the green swirls. To a person who does not bake (me!), to make this cheesecake is no easy feat!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. It looks perfect to me!!!! So tempting.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like art. too pretty to eat. great job ann :)
ReplyDeletei absolutely love your swirling! and tofu does seem like a very good (and healthy) substitution - i always wanted to try but am always too lazy too heh. for the natural yogurt - can i use low fat or is it better for normal full fat yogurt?
ReplyDelete@Sarah-Jane - SiliconeMoulds.com
ReplyDeleteSarah, yes please have a try. You can use melted dark choc to substitute green tea. Have fun :)
@Julie at Burnt Carrots
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, Thanks for stopping by.
Marie biscuit is a type of sweet biscuit similar to a Rich tea. You can use oreo or digestive biscuits too.
@Janine
ReplyDeleteJanine, This is a quick and easy recipe that can be ready in 15 mins (chilling excluded). Of course you can use low fat yogurt or even sour cream if you prefer.
Thank you everyone for your lovely comments :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Looks very nice and healthy indeed! I really want to give it a go!
ReplyDelete怎么办好呢？那么美丽可口的蛋糕。我才开始学吃芝司蛋糕的。每次只是吃经乳酪料理。不晓得这个口味的蛋糕，我是否能接受和喜欢呢？
ReplyDeleteinteresting recipe :) but i was wondering would it make any difference on how the cake tastes if i decided not to use tofu? what's actually the tofu for? thanks!<3
ReplyDeleteThank you Leemei :)
ReplyDeleteJoceline, 这蛋糕乳酪味不会很重，还有一点豆奶的味道，可以试试看。
@Tia
ReplyDeleteHi Tia, Thanks for stopping by.
Tofu has a subtle flavour and can be used in savory and sweet dishes. It is very healthy and has a low calorie count, relatively large amounts of protein and little fat.
Ann, This is a beautiful art and treat! =)
ReplyDeletei so want to try it but i dont have a food processor. will it work using a hand whip? or juice blender?
Anonymous ~ Thank you for your compliment.
DeleteYes you can try the juice blender. Make sure the mixture is blended smooth and fine.
Hi, Like to ask you if replace green tea with Ribena, do you think it will be nice? Saw some of the comments, you ask them to replace with Chocolate, but not really a chocolate fan and green tea (hubby dun like).
ReplyDeleteRegards
Wendy
Yes you can use Ribena blackcurrant juice cordial. No problem at all just adjust the sweetness to your own liking.
DeleteIs there a reason why you use Momen tofu instead of silken tofu?
ReplyDeleteSilken tofu is soft and watery than Momen tofu but you can always try it if you want.
Deletehi, i followed all your steps but the cheese part feels so tofu-like and wobbly! that is after 4 hours in the fridge. is the texture meant to be like tofu or do i refrigerate it overnight? :)
ReplyDeleteWhat type of tofu are you using? Silken tofu is more watery than momen tofu and it is best to refrigerate the cake longer than 4 hours. I usually leave it in the fridge until the next day. The cake is smooth and soft and if you prefer a firm texture, you can add a little more gelatin next time.
Deletei think i used silken tofu, that was the only type of tofu i had and ive seen other recipes using silken tofu! i just had to make the cheesecake after seeing your beautiful post! guess its the tofu that caused the tofuness! any idea if refrigerating it longer would make it firmer?
DeleteWhy not leave the cake in the refrigerator until next day. If you find it still very wobbly then perhaps you can freeze it for about 20-30 mins before consuming.
Deletethanks for the advice! still wobbly but tastes good! will rem to use momen next time! :)
Deleteim having trouble converting the grams to cups. what do you recommend I do?
ReplyDeleteYou can use the units conversion or please check online http://www.unitconverters.net/
DeleteDear Ann!
ReplyDeleteYour cheesecake is so pretty with the happy swirls of green :)I wish to give it a try too. I am just curious.. its safe to eat tofu with cooking it?
Regards,
Ash
Aww.. I tried this with chocolate instead of green tea, but I don't like the combo. The tofu cheesecake without chocolate tastes great though! Thanks for sharing this
ReplyDeleteI got problem with the gelatine powder,do i should add gelatine powder into water or just soak the powder with packing? heat gelatine powder in a double boiler till melt? is like how?Thank you
ReplyDeleteHi Ee Mak,
Deletesoak the gelatine powder together with the water for few mins until its puff up then place it over double boiler and melt.
Please refer to check at this site on how to soak gelatine
http://www.deliaonline.com/how-to-cook/and-the-rest/how-to-use-gelatine.html
Hi Ann, I don't have a springform cake pan. So what can I use for this recipe? Have you tried using melted chocolate instead of green tea? How much melted chocolate must I use? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou can use those round cake pan but must be very care when inverting. Cover the cake with cling wrap with a cake board on top and overturn slowly.
DeleteJust agak agak to add the melted choc. If you like more chocolate flavour, then add more.
Thank you, Ann! This will be my first time doing a cheesecake! Hope I will succeed. Any more tips that you can offer me? Thanks!
Deletehi i am grateful to you for sharing the receipe step by step.but there are steps that i dont understand.
ReplyDeletehere are the things that i dont understand
1)what do you mean by momen tofu?
2)what do you mean by waraping the cheese cloth and press out water from tofu by placing a heavy object on top?why do you have to press out water when there is no water in a plastic box?and even if there ishow do you place the heavy object on top?
3)how much water is needed to soak the gelatin powder?
4)what is a double boiler?
thankyou very much.
pls email me for reply:tingting960827@gmail.com
Hi Ting Ting,
DeleteMomen tofu is 木綿豆腐, momen-dōfu in Japanese. You can use pressed tofu that is available in the supermarket.
1. There is water inside the tofu unless you're using taukwa. Please refer to my post here, http://www.anncoojournal.com/2009/08/deep-fried-tofu-with-prawns_13.html - you can see I placed a round chopping board on top of the tofu.
2. Soak 70g water with the gelatine powder.
3. Double boiler is placing a pot with another pot below. (you can google this online).
thankyou very much.but may i know is this a traditional cake(like kuey lapis) known to everyone or is it ur creation?it is so cool.i love green tea.:)
Deletethis looks really nice. I found your blog whilst looking for natural cheesecake recipes. I might try it. I don't think I've ever seen the green tea powder anywhere but I will look for it :-)
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