Rediscovering the beloved Nigerian Cabin Biscuits in a UK grocery store sparked a creative culinary journey. When the original biscuits didn’t quite match childhood memories, they became the foundation for something new and exciting – a vegan tofu cheesecake.
This reinvented dessert transforms simple cabin biscuits into a delightful crust, topped with a creamy tofu-based filling that’s both dairy-free and refined sugar-free. The recipe proves that sometimes disappointment can lead to delicious innovation.
Ingredients
- 45g cabin biscuits (or digestive biscuits)
- 40g vegan butter, melted
- 1 dash maple syrup (for crust)
- 100g tofu
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (for filling)
- 1 tbsp corn flour
- 3 tbsp soy milk
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp plain protein powder (optional)
- 50g mixed frozen berries
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (for topping)
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 180°C
- Step 2: Crush biscuits into fine crumbs, mix with melted vegan butter and maple syrup
- Step 3: Press mixture into a lined 4-inch springform tin
- Step 4: Blend all filling ingredients until completely smooth
- Step 5: Pour filling onto the biscuit base
- Step 6: Tap tin to remove air bubbles
- Step 7: Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are firm
- Step 8: Cool completely before removing from tin
- Step 9: Heat berries with maple syrup in microwave for 30-45 seconds
- Step 10: Top cheesecake with berry mixture and serve
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Serves: 4
- Alternative biscuits: Digestive biscuits work well as a substitute
- Sweetener options: Can use agave syrup, dates, or coconut sugar instead of maple syrup
- Topping variations: Try melted chocolate or salted caramel sauce
- Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 3 days
- Size note: Recipe is for a 4-inch tin; double or triple quantities for larger sizes
General Nutritional Values
- Approx. Calories: 250 kcal per serving
- Approx. Protein: 8g per serving
- Approx. Carbohydrates: 25g per serving
- Approx. Fat: 14g per serving
