Shoutout to silken tofu for solving my grainy cheesecake issue

I remember when vegan cheesecake recipes always turned out gritty and disappointing. After several failed attempts with nuts and creams, I was ready to quit. Then I found a tip online about using silken tofu, and it worked like magic. Now my chocolate cheesecake is smooth and sets perfectly every time. It's funny how such a simple ingredient changed everything. Looking back, I'm glad I kept trying and finally got it right. These days, with all the new vegan options, I still swear by this old method.

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wren6521mo agoMost Upvoted

Okay, so silken tofu really is a game-changer! I had the same gritty problem until I tried it, but my last cheesecake was a disaster from not blending enough. What I'm still figuring out is the blending part, like do you press the tofu first or use it straight from the package? Also, does it work with any brand for that smooth texture, or do you have a favorite? I've heard some people add lemon juice, but I'm not sure if that affects the setting. Your success makes me want to try it again, but I'd love to know your exact process to avoid more mistakes.

the_eric1mo ago

Honestly, just blend the tofu straight from the pack (no pressing) and save the lemon juice for last to keep it smooth.

oscar_schmidt461mo ago

Yeah, about that lemon juice thing you mentioned. My friend dumped it in early once and the whole mix turned into a grainy mess before it even set. She learned the hard way that acid makes the tofu seize up if you don't blend it smooth first. Now she always adds it last, just like Eric says.