Vegan Cheesecake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Vegan Cheesecake, a delightful twist on a classic! Adapted from Peter Berley's renowned 'Lemon Tart with Toasted Almond Crust' (The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen), this recipe boasts rave reviews and offers a creamy, dreamy texture without any dairy. Perfect for vegan bakers and cheesecake lovers alike, prepare to impress with this show-stopping dessert.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 256 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegan Cheesecake

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How to Make Vegan Cheesecake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Make the crust: In a food processor, combine almonds, flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse until finely ground. Add melted vegan butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  3. Make the filling: In a high-speed blender, combine cashews, lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Add the vegan cream cheese and blend again until well incorporated.
  4. Pour the filling over the baked crust.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

33g

Carbs

12g