Tropical Mango and Pecan Cheesecake

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Tropical Mango and Pecan Cheesecake

 

Recipe By :The Vegan Cookbook - Nicola Graimes

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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5 tablespoons vegan margarine

1/2 cup vegan oat cookies -- crushed

1/4 cup ground almonds

1 large mango -- diced

juice of 1 lemon

1 scant cup natural soy yogurt

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3 tablespoons maple syrup

2 8 oz tubs vegan cream cheese

For the topping:

1/2 cup shelled pecans

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 mango -- diced

 

Preheat the oven to 350F. To make the cheesecake crust, melt the margarine in a

saucepan, then stir in the crushed cookies and grouund almonds. Press the crumb

mixture into the bottom of a deep, lightly greased 9-inch springform pan. Cook

in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

 

Meanwhile, blend the mango, lemon juice, yogurt, cornstarch, maple syrup, and

cream cheese in a food processor until smooth. Pour the mixture over the cookie

crust and smooth with the back of a spoon. Bake foor 25 - 30 minutes, until

lightly golden and set. Let cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack and

refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

To make the topping, toast the pecans in a deep frying pan for 2 - 3 minutes

until browned. Heat the maple syrup in a separate pan, then add to the pecans

in the frying pan. Stir well to coat. Remove from heat and brush the top of

the cheesecake with the maple syrup.

 

Arrange the pecans around the edge of the cheesecake, reserving a few to

decorate the center. Arrange the mangoo inside the outer circle of nuts. Pour

on any remaining maple syrup.

 

Description:

" This cheesecake is so rich and creamy, it's hard to believe it's

completely dairy-free. Sometimes it's nice to be naughty! "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 94 Calories; 2g Fat (20.0% calories from

fat); 1g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 3mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other

Carbohydrates.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0