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Easy Vegan Dessert Cheesecake Recipe

Serve this creamy vegan cheesecake to guests at your next party. Serve it topped with vegan whipped cream or a fruit-based sauce.
Prep Time6 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time7 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup coconut cream see note
  • 8 ounces vegan cream cheese see note
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp melted coconut oil for extra creaminess
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon juice

Crust

  • 3/4 cup rolled oats see note
  • 3/4 cup almonds
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 4-5 tbsp coconut oil melted

Instructions

  • Add raw cashews to a mixing bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 1 hour uncovered, then thoroughly drain.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-9 inch loaf pan with parchment and set aside.
  • Add oats, almonds, coconut sugar, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend on high until it’s a fine meal.
  • Add 4 tbsp of melted coconut oil, adding more if it’s too dry. Pulse several times to form a loose dough. Add a bit more oil if it crumbles.
  • Spread mixture evenly in a parchment-lined loaf pan with parchment paper on top. Use a drinking glass, to press down firmly until it’s well packed and evenly distributed. Letting it come up the sides ensures the bottom isn’t too thick.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is brown and the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven to cool slightly. Reduce heat to 325°F.
  • Add cashews, coconut cream, vegan cream cheese, arrowroot starch, vanilla, maple syrup, coconut oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice to a clean blender. Blend on high until creamy and smooth.
  • Taste and adjust flavor as needed. Add more lemon juice for acidity, lemon zest for tartness, or maple syrup for sweetness.
  • Spread filling in an even layer over the pre-baked crust. Tap on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the edges are slightly dry and the center jiggles but is not liquid.
  • Let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 4 to 6 hours.
  • To serve, lift out parchment paper and cut it into bars or triangles. (The end pieces may not be as creamy as the center ones.)
  • Leftovers can be covered and stored for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • If you can’t find a coconut cream brand such as Savoy, use a couple of cans of full-fat coconut milk and scoop the cream off the top.
  • Using gluten-free rolled oats makes it gluten-free.