Vegan Pineapple-Cheez Danish
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 12 lb firm tofu (about half a package of regular water-packed tofu)
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 12 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 14 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 dash salt
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 (8 ounce) can unsweetened crushed canned pineapple
- Thoroughly dry out and mash the tofu.
- Drain the pineapple, reserve some juice if you don't have orange juice around.
- Place the tahini in a mixing bowl.
- Gradually stir in the juice and maple syrup, 1 tablespoon at a time, to form a smooth creamy emulsion.
- Add the tofu, nutritional yeast, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to the tahini mixture, and mix thoroughly.
- Add the bread crumbs, and mash them in until they are thoroughly incorporated.
- Grease an 8x8 pan with cooking spray or a little oil.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Scatter the pineapple bits over the tofu mixture.
- Bake at 375F for 20 minutes, and let them cool for at least 10-15 minutes prior ot serving.
- Can be eaten warm or cold.
tahini, orange juice concentrate, maple syrup, firm tofu, nutritional yeast, vanilla, ground cinnamon, salt, breadcrumbs, pineapple
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vegan-pineapple-cheez-danish-448530 (may not work)