Description
Silky smooth vegan cheesecake delights palates with its creamy cashew-based filling and graham cracker crust. Rich flavors and luxurious texture invite dessert enthusiasts to savor this plant-based indulgence that proves dairy-free can be deliciously decadent.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480g) raw cashews, soaked for 4–6 hours (or in hot water for 1 hour)
- 1 ½ cups (150g) vegan graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits
- ½ cup (120ml) coconut cream (or full-fat coconut milk, thick part only)
- ½ cup (120ml) maple syrup or agave syrup
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60g) coconut oil (melted) or vegan butter
- ¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice (for tanginess)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or agave syrup)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (for firmness)
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh berries
- Fruit compote
- Shaved dark chocolate
- Vegan caramel sauce
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine, uniform crumbs, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Drizzle melted coconut oil and maple syrup over the crumbs, mixing thoroughly until the texture becomes cohesive and slightly damp.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into a springform pan, using gentle, even pressure to create a compact, smooth base layer.
- Use the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed measuring cup to firmly pack and level the crust, creating a solid foundation.
- Place the pan in the freezer to set and chill while preparing the subsequent cheesecake components, allowing the crust to firm up and maintain its structural integrity.
Notes
- Opt for gluten-free graham crackers to make this dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Ensure the coconut oil is melted but not hot to prevent crumb separation and maintain perfect texture.
- Use parchment paper to line the bottom of the springform pan for easier removal and cleaner slicing of the cheesecake.
- For a crispier crust, briefly toast the graham cracker crumbs in the oven before mixing with coconut oil and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 366
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg