Tofu Cream Pie

Name: Tofu Cream Pie
Ingredients: 2 cups (240 g) graham cracker crumbs; 3 tablespoons neutral oil; 1 pound (455 g) silken tofu, firm or extra-firm; ⅓ cup (50 g) sucanat; 1 tablespoon tahini or almond butter; 1 tablespoon tahini or almond butter; ½ teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon almond extract; 1 pound (455 g) extra-firm silken tofu; ¼ cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons nondairy milk; Pinch of salt

Preparation info

Makes
one
9 inch 23 cm ) pie

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Sweet Land of Liberty

By Rossi Anastopoulo

Published 2022

About

Though it was originally developed for tossing in people’s faces, this pie is surprisingly tasty. Those revolutionaries evidently knew their way around a kitchen. Be sure to get silken tofu in a shelf-stable package, not from the refrigerated section, for a smoother texture and less noticeable tofu taste.

Ingredients

For the crust

2 cups (240 g) graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons neutral oi

Pie
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Make the Crust

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23-cm) pie pan.

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, oil, maple syrup, and almond extract until evenly moistened. Press into the prepared pan, packing tightl