Yummy Vegan Cherry Torte

Dessert is my favorite..so here is a delicious vegan dish that everyone can enjoy!

This recipe originally called for 1 package of Dream Whip Whipped Topping, made according to package directions. But it was recently brought to my attention that Dream Whip is no longer vegan (it contains casein and whey).

For a vegan version of Dream Whip, use Soyatoo Whipping Cream. Please note this is found in a small aseptic-type box (like the one on the right) that you whip up with a mixer, not the stuff in the spray can. If you cannot find it locally, you will find it atVeganEssentials.com.

*CRUST*
• 2 sticks non-dairy butter (preferably non-hydrogenated too)(1 cup)
• 1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
• 2 Tablespoons Sucanat, or other granulated sugar
*FILLING:
• 1 package Dream Whip -or- 2 packages Soyatoo Soy Whip, made according to package directions
• 1 (8 oz.) package dairy-free cream cheese
• 1 cup organic powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 can prepared cherry

1. Crust: Combine ingredients in a bowl. Pat into 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 350 F for 20 min.

2. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla.

3. Prepare whipped topping according to package directions. Fold into cream cheese mixture.

4. Spread cream cheese/whipped cream combo over cooled crust. Cover with cherries. Refrigerate overnight, or at least several hours. Cut into squares and serve.

Serves: 16

Variations:

• Try it with blueberry or other fruit filling
• Sprinkle dairy-free chocolate chips over the just-from-the-oven warm crust -- OMG!!!