Description
Silky vegan cheesecake delights with cashew-based creaminess and graham cracker crust. Pure plant-based indulgence rewards dessert seekers with rich, smooth pleasure you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480g) raw cashews, soaked for 4–6 hrs (or in hot water for 1 hr)
- 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits
- ½ cup (120 ml or 4 fl oz) coconut cream (or full-fat coconut milk, thick part only)
- ½ cup (120 ml or 4 fl oz) maple syrup or agave syrup
- ¼ cup (60 g or 2 oz) coconut oil (melted) or vegan butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml or 2 fl oz) lemon juice (for tanginess)
- 2 tbsps maple syrup (or agave syrup)
- 2 tbsps coconut oil (for firmness)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Fresh berries
- Fruit compote
- Shaved dark chocolate
- Vegan caramel sauce
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers into a fine, uniform consistency, eliminating any substantial fragments for a seamless texture.
- Binding the Base: Infuse the crumb mixture with melted coconut oil and maple syrup, blending meticulously until the ingredients harmonize into a slightly moistened, cohesive mass.
- Crust Forming: Gently transfer the crumb amalgamation into a springform pan, applying measured pressure to construct an even, compact foundational layer that will anchor the cheesecake’s structure.
- Crust Stabilization: Utilize a spoon’s posterior or a precision-leveled measuring implement to compress and smooth the crust, ensuring a robust and uniform base that will provide optimal support for the forthcoming filling.
- Chilling Phase: Suspend the prepared pan in the freezer, allowing the crust to solidify and set while simultaneously preparing the subsequent cheesecake components, thereby establishing a crisp and stable platform for the dessert’s delicate layers.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Ensure graham crackers are crushed into fine, uniform particles without large chunks for a smooth, professional-looking crust base.
- Pack Firmly: Use consistent, gentle pressure when pressing crust mixture into pan to create a compact, stable foundation that won’t crumble when serving.
- Chill for Structure: Freezing the crust helps solidify its shape and prevents potential moisture absorption, maintaining a crisp texture and clean presentation.
- Alternative Crust Options: Experiment with gluten-free graham crackers or swap with nuts like almonds for diverse dietary needs and exciting flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg