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By Akasha Richmond
Author of THE ART OF TOFU

Akasha Richmond has been called the "Health Food Chef to the Stars." She has catered parties and events for the world's top photographers, actors, musical artists, and industry executives. In fact, her low-fat vegetarian wonders have become the private eating habits of celebs like Barbra Streisand, Carrie Fisher, and Al Pacino. She has traveled the world with her celebrity clients, exploring food markets and working with local chefs in Asia, North Africa, India, Australia, and Eastern Europe. Always refreshing and tasty, Akasha's recipes are often inspired by dishes of the Deep South, Italy, France, Asia, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Akasha has been featured in many publications including Us, COOKING LIGHT, COSMOPOLITAN, VOGUE, and HARPER'S BAZAAR.

Both editions of Akasha's THE ART OF TOFU - including the original spiral-bound version and the deluxe edition with color photographs - are available at www.amazon.com. Both editions are also available from Morinaga Nutritional Foods. For details, Email Us.

 
 
SPICY PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
Servings: 8-10
 
Akasha Richmond, "The Art of Tofu"
 
Baking for the Holidays? Check out our famous Non-Dairy, Low-Fat Pumpkin Pie recipe, too!
 
Ingredients
9" or 10" round springform pan
canola oil cooking spray
1-1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 Tbsp. canola oil
4 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 package Mori-Nu Silken Lite Firm Tofu, pureed
8 oz. cream cheese or tofu cream cheese
1 cup canned or fresh pumpkin puree
1 cup unrefined cane sugar
3 Tbsp. flour
1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
2 Tbsp. light molasses
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
 
Method
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Coat the springform pan with cooking spray. Mix graham cracker crumbs, canola oil, and maple syrup together and press into prepared pan. Puree remaining ingredients in a food processor and pour into crust. Bake for 50 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes and refrigerate 5-6 hours or overnight before serving.
 
Nutritional Notes
Includes 1.5g of fiber per serving
 
Nutritional Facts
Calories: 262 Fat: 10.2g Carbohydrates: 53g
Sodium: 405mg Cholesterol:: 0mg Protein: 5g


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