Fresh strawberry cheesecake pie is traditional sweets and family favorites that have been passed down to me from my mom and from her mom, and I have dedicated myself to transforming them into vegan

Ingredients

CRUST

1 Graham Cracker Crust, prepared in a 9-inch pie pan

FILLING

1½ cups firm silken tofu,

well drained

1 cup soy cream cheese

1 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons lemon

and/or lime juice

1 tablespoon finely ground

lemon and/or lime peel

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

STRAWBERRY SAUCE

½ cup fresh or frozen

strawberries

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ cup water

1½ teaspoons cornstarch

Method

GARNISH (optional) 2 to 3 cups fresh strawberries

To make the cheesecake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the tofu, soy cream cheese, sugar, juice, peel, cornstarch, and vanilla extract in a food processor or blender and process until smooth and creamy.

Bake for 55 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is not completely firm. Cool, cover loosely, and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours before serving.

To make the sauce, combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until almost smooth. Push through a fine-mesh strainer.

Transfer to a small saucepan and cook on medium heat, stirring often, just until the sauce begins to bubble, about 5 minutes.

To make the optional garnish, cut the stems and botto

ms off the strawberries and arrange them tip-side up on top of the cake just before serving.

To serve, pour the Strawberry Sauce over individual slices or drizzle the sauce on the side of the plate.

Garnish with additional strawberries, if desired. Store leftovers loosely covered in the refrigerator.

Strawberry Cheesecake:

Prepare the crust in a 9-inch springform pan. Double the filling ingredients but use only cups sugar. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Raspberry Cheesecake Pie:

Replace the strawberries in the sauce and garnish with an equal amount of raspberries.

Mixed-Berry Cheesecake Pie:

Replace the strawberries in the sauce with an equal amount of mixed berries. Garnish with any berries you like.