Can someone help me veganize this?

[wytchywoman]

Key Lime Bars
Ingredients

3 Tbsp margarine, softened
3 Tbsp fat-free cream cheese
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 large egg yolk(s)
3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp powdered sugar
1 large egg(s)
1/4 cup(s) fat-free egg substitute
1/3 cup(s) fresh lime juice, or to taste, from Key limes

I know I can use smart balance for the margarine and I have tofutti cream cheese, but it seems like there's too much egg in this to use ener-g and I'm not sure what would work well with this type of dish. Tofu or banana maybe???? What do you ladies think?

[Epicurvegan]

Originally Posted by wytchywoman

I know I can use smart balance for the margarine and I have tofutti cream cheese, but it seems like there's too much egg in this to use ener-g and I'm not sure what would work well with this type of dish. Tofu or banana maybe???? What do you ladies think?

3 Tbsp margarine, softened - use EB buttery sticks
3 Tbsp fat-free cream cheese - Tofutti
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 large egg yolk(s) - the egg is acting as a fat source and a binder. Use more Tofutti, a thick soy yogurt, or agar-agar
3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp powdered sugar
1 large egg(s) - try soy yogurt again
1/4 cup(s) fat-free egg substitute - Mori-Nu medium silken tofu, mashed and whipped a tiny bit to get the lumps out
1/3 cup(s) fresh lime juice, or to taste, from Key limes

Don't use banana - unless you want everything to taste like banana.

Good luck!

[wytchywoman]

Thank you so much. I did try to use banana and it was horrid. I took one bite and threw the entire thing away. It was so disgusting. I'll try your recipe. Thanks!!!!

[kimkim]

This is the ONLY recipe I use. It comes out perfect every time. To do key lime just substitute lime juice/zest and maybe go easy (or omit) the turmeric b/c that makes it bright yellow.
http://www.postpunkkitchen.com/forum...396842#p396842

Here's the recipe if the link doesn't work:

Crust:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup non-hydrogenated margarine

Filling:
1 1/3 cups water
3 tablespoons agar agar flakes
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon tumeric
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons arrowroot powder
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from two large lemons)
1/4 cup soymilk

Extra powdered or confectioners' sugar to decorate finished bars


Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 13 x 9 inch baking pan.

Pulse flour, powdered sugar and cornstarch in food processor. Add margarine in spoonfuls and blend, 8 to 10 seconds, and then pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle mixture into prepared baking pan and press firmly into an even layer with slightly raised sides to hold in the filling. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes and then bake for 40 minutes; remove from oven and let cool. Meanwhile, prepare the filling.

In a sauce pot, soak the agar agar in the water for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, zest your lemons and squueze your lemon juice. Mix the arrowroot into the lemon juice to dissolve.

When the agar has been soaking for 15 minutes, turn the heat up and bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes, or until the agar is completely dissolved. Add the sugar and tumeric and boil until dissolved, about 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and add the arrow root and lemon juice mixture, then add the lemon zest and soy milk. Wisk constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. It should not be rapidly boiling, but lowly bubbling is ok.

Pour the mixture into the prepared crust, let cool for 20 minutes and then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, until the filling is only slightly jiggly and set. Use a sifter or a fine mesh strainer for sprinkle the bars with powdered sugar. Slice into squares and serve.

[wytchywoman]

Thanks you! I'll give this a try.