When fresh berries team up with creamy ingredients for dessert, you’ve got yourself a winner. In this recipe, tofu steps in to pull it all together, adding texture and protein to the mix.
Ingredients
2½ packages of graham cracker crumbs
1 cup margarine, melted
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
14 oz. firm tofu
8 oz. whipped topping
16 oz. frozen mixed berries
2½ Tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup sugar
Directions
Remove tofu from package; place paper towels on baking sheet.
Place tofu atop paper towels. Place cutting board on top, then add a heavy pot. Leave in place for about 20 minutes to remove extra water.
In sauté pan, cook berries, cornstarch and sugar over medium heat until thick. Remove from heat and cool.
Mix graham cracker crumbs and margarine; press into 9”x13” pan.
Blend cream cheese and tofu in blender until smooth.
Fold in whipped topping and set aside.
When berry mixture is cool, fold into cream cheese mixture and pour into pan. Refrigerate until set.
Cut into squares and serve. Garnish with fresh berries if desired.
Serves 4.
From: Joyce Conard, 1st Place Winner, Dessert Category, in the Kansas State Fair Heart Healthy Recipe Contest 2023.