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Burnt Basque Cheesecake

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Ingredients

  • 300 g silken tofu
  • 200 ml coconut cream
  • 2 scoops coffee-flavoured vegan protein powder
  • ⅓ cup monk fruit sweetener or erythritol
  • 2 tbsp tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 30–40 ml espresso (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Method

Step 1: Prepare

  • Preheat your oven to 220°C.
  • Line a 6-inch cake tin with crumpled parchment paper.

Step 2: Blend

Add to a blender:

  • Silken tofu
  • Coconut cream
  • Coffee protein powder
  • Sweetener
  • Tapioca starch
  • Vanilla
  • Espresso
  • Salt

Blend for 2–3 minutes until completely smooth.

Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Bake

  • Pour into the prepared tin.
  • Bake at 220°C for 28–35 minutes.

The top should become dark brown while the centre remains slightly wobbly.

Step 4: Chill

  • Cool completely.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
The texture becomes much creamier after chilling.


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