Cocktail lovers will love this ultra-creamy vegan margarita cheesecake recipe made with an easy no-bake tofu filling that’s spiked with tequila and fresh lime.
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Cocktail Lovers – this Vegan Margarita Cheesecake recipe with No Bake Tofu Filling is for you!
Cocktail lovers, unite! Today we are making a delicious Vegan Margarita Cheesecake with a simple graham cracker crust and a no-bake silken tofu filling! Absolutely perfect for spring and summer! You can make one big cheesecake or several mini cheesecakes. These babies are vegan and wonderfully light but still totally satisfying.
If you’re looking for a stunning vegan individual dessert for your next dinner party, these margarita cheesecakes are totally it!
We’ll get to this insanely creamy, tantalizingly tangy, and just a little bit boozy Vegan Margarita Cheesecake in just a moment, I promise.
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Make sure you do a little gratitude dance for them when you make this Vegan Margarita Cheesecake, because the secret to the creamy cheesecake filling is silken tofu!
Why these Margarita Cheesecakes taste so good:
- These vegan margarita cheesecakes start with a classic graham cracker crust made with plant based butter, sugar and graham crackers. I like to add a pinch of salt, too, to balance out the sweetness.
- The silky smooth, luscious no-bake cheesecake filling is made with silken tofu, coconut cream, sugar and agar agar, a plant based thickening agent which allows the cheesecake to thicken with chilling instead of baking.
- That unmistakable margarita flavor comes from fresh lime juice, lots of lime zest and 2 teaspoons of tequila.
- These individual cheesecakes are topped to perfection with vegan whipped cream, a lime wedge and a bit more lime zest.
- The tart, slightly boozy flavor is the perfect complement to the smooth, creamy texture of these cheesecakes.
What you’ll need to make this Vegan Margarita Cheesecake
For the crust:
- graham cracker crumbs
- plant-based butter
- sugar
- sea salt
For the Silken Tofu Filling:
- coconut cream
- agar agar
- sugar
- salt
- 1 14 ounce package silken tofu
- limes (juice and zest)
- tequila
- vanilla extract
How to make this Vegan Margarita Cheesecake recipe
If you have never made a vegan cheesecake recipe with tofu, prepare to have your mind blown!
First preheat the oven to 350º and spray a mini cheesecake pan with nonstick spray. Lining each mold with a parchment paper strip will make it easier to remove the cheesecakes from the mold once they’re set.
Next make a classic cheesecake crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, vegan butter, sugar and salt. Press the mixture inside each mold and bake for 7-10 minutes, until golden brown. Cool the crust completely while you work on the filling.
In a medium saucepan, bring coconut cream, agar agar, sugar and salt to a boil. Reduce to medium and cook, stirring to combine, for about 5 minutes, or until the agar agar is completely dissolved. Lower heat to the lowest setting to keep the mixture warm while you quickly blend the tofu.
Purée the silken tofu in a blender or food processor until completely smooth. This should be easy because we’re using silken tofu. Don’t substitute another type of tofu or your results will not be as smooth.
Add the agar mixture, lime zest, lime juice, tequila, and vanilla extract. Blend again and pour into the prepared and cooled crust. Then chill them for about 4 hours, until set.
Use the parchment paper strips to help you remove the vegan margarita cheesecakes from the mold. When you’re ready to serve, transfer them to plates and top each with a lime wedge, lime zest and a dollop of vegan whipped cream.
More vegan desserts
- Pomegranate Vanilla Bean Cheesecakes
- Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars
- Citrus Pavlova with Grapefruit Curd
- Coconut Milk Panna Cotta
- Earl Grey Cupcakes with Lavender Frosting
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Vegan Margarita Cheesecake
You will love this ultra creamy vegan margarita cheesecake made with a no-bake tofu filling that’s spiked with tequila and fresh lime.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons plant-based butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch sea salt
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons agar agar flakes
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 14 ounce package silken tofu
- 1 tablespoon lime zest plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon tequila
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For serving:
- Lime wedges
- Lime zest
- Vegan whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Spray a mini cheesecake pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper strips, leaving an overhang.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, vegan butter, sugar and salt until fully combined. Divide mixture into evenly among mini cheesecake pan sections, firmly pressing mixture to flatten into the bottom. Bake for 7-10 minutes, until golden brown and beginning to crack on top. Cool completely.
- In a medium saucepan, bring coconut cream, agar agar, sugar and salt to a boil. Reduce to medium and cook, stirring to combine, for about 5 minutes, or until agar agar is completely dissolved. Lower heat to the lowest setting to keep the mixture warm while advancing to the next step.
- In a blender or food processor, purée tofu until completely smooth. Add agar mixture, lime zest, lime juice, tequila and vanilla. Blend until fully combined and pour into prepared crust. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until set.
Remove cheesecakes from mold, using the parchment paper strips to assist. Transfer to plates and top each with a lime wedge, lime zest and vegan whipped cream.
Recipe Notes
Use silken tofu! Don’t substitute another type of tofu or your results will not be as smooth.
Love tofu based cheesecakes – the filling turns out just perfect and the addition of tequila and lime for this one sounds simple dreamy!