Baked Vegan Cheesecake
This baked vegan cheesecake is simple - crumbly crust topped with a creamy filling that is a pleasure to slice. No fancy filling, no sauces, no chocolate and no toppings. If you’re looking for the perfect vegan alternative to a classic, no-fuss cheesecake, this is it.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Prepare the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard non-stick cake pan with ½ teaspoon coconut oil.
Add oats and almonds to a high speed blender and mix on high until fine meal is achieved.
Remove the lid and add melted coconut oil. Mix on low until a loose dough is formed. The mixture should be easy to shape into a ball, and not crumbly. Add more oil if needed.
Transfer the mixture to the cake pan and spread evenly. Use your fingers, or a flat-bottomed object such as a glass, to really press down firmly until the mixture is well packed.
Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.Be sure to check it regularly, since it can over-bake very quickly. Remove from the oven to cool slightly, then reduce the temperature of the oven to 325°F (160°C).
Prepare the Filling
Once the cashews are soaked and drained, add them to a high speed blender with yogurt, agave syrup, coconut oil and vanilla extract.
Blend on high until very creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and spread into an even layer. Tap on counter to remove air bubbles.
Bake for 40 minutes, until the edges look slightly dry and the centre appears a bit jiggly.
Turn the oven off and leave the cake inside with the door open until the oven cools down. Once cooled, cover the pan with foil and refrigerate for 5 to 6 hours.
To serve, loosen the cake from the rim with a knife, remove the rim, then carefully lift it off the pan. Serve cool as is, or topped with fresh berries.
- Special Ingredients: gluten-free rolled oats, coconut oil, vanilla extract
- Storing Instructions: the cheesecake can last for up to 5 days if stored properly in the fridge. In fact, it tastes best once it's properly set, on the second or third day.
- Freezing Instructions: this vegan cheesecake is perfect for freezing. Slice it and keep the individual slices stored in an airtight container in the freezer. This way you can take out one slice at a time whenever a craving strikes.
- Recommended Tools: high-speed blender, measuring cups
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg