πŸ‚ Thanksgiving Chickpea-Tofu Cheesecake with Pumpkin Spice Swirl

 

If you loved the earlier trendy 3-Way Cheesecake recipes (Lemon-Vanilla, Maple-Pecan, and Strawberry Swirl), here’s a cozy fall twist just in time for Thanksgiving. This velvety, plant-based cheesecake uses chickpeas and tofu as a base, with a festive pumpkin spice swirl that brings all the seasonal vibes—minus the dairy, eggs, and guilt. Top with pecans or coconut whip and you've got a show-stopping vegan dessert.

Crust:

πŸ‚1 ½ cups (150 g) vegan gingersnap crumbs (gluten-free if needed)

πŸ‚¼ cup (60 mL) coconut oil, melted

πŸ‚1 tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup

Filling:

πŸ‚ 1 can (1 ½ cups / 250 g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 

πŸ‚ 1 block (14 oz / 400 g) firm tofu, pressed

πŸ‚ ¾ cup (180 mL) maple syrup

πŸ‚ ½ cup (120 mL) canned pumpkin purΓ©e (not pie filling)

πŸ‚ 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice

πŸ‚ 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract

πŸ‚ 2 tsp (5 g) pumpkin pie spice

πŸ‚ ¼ cup (60 mL) coconut cream

πŸ‚ 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch

Swirl (Optional):

πŸ‚ 2 tbsp (30 mL) pumpkin purΓ©e

πŸ‚ ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

πŸ‚ 1 tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup

Instructions:

πŸ‚ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

πŸ‚ Mix crust ingredients and press into a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

πŸ‚ Blend all filling ingredients until smooth and creamy. Pour into crust.

πŸ‚ Drop small spoonfuls of the swirl mixture on top and use a knife to create a marbled effect.

πŸ‚ Bake 40–45 minutes. Let cool, then chill overnight.

πŸ‚ Serve topped with pecans, coconut whip, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

NOTES on above Instuctions:

πŸ‚ If you want the smoothest puree, I suggest that you dehull the chickpea skins before proceeding with the recipe. Pretty easy to do with canned chickpeas. You may need to pour some hot water over them for a couple of minutes, drain, and let them cool.

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