Lactose-Free Blueberry Cheesecake

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 50 min. + chilling

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 01, 2022
Soy cream cheese works wonders in this smooth and creamy cheesecake from the Test Kitchen. This delicious, lactose-free dessert tastes like the real thing.
Lactose-Free Blueberry Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) nondairy imitation cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and margarine. Press onto the bottom of a 6-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla. Pour over crust.
  3. Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 325° until center is almost set, 40-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
  4. For topping, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water until smooth. Stir in blueberries. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Transfer mixture to a bowl; cover surface with plastic wrap. Cool to room temperature. Spoon topping over cheesecake. Refrigerate leftovers.
Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested with Tofutti imitation cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 322 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 375mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.