Description
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy goodness of The Best Vegan Cheesecake! This delectable dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious, velvety filling that’s dairy-free and utterly delicious. Top it off with a fresh strawberry sauce for the perfect finish!
Ingredients
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For the crust
- 1 1/2 cups vegan graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons melted vegan butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the filling
- 32 ounces (4 8-ounce packages) Tofutti vegan cream cheese
- (1) 13.5 ounce can coconut cream
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from about 2 small lemons
Optional fresh strawberry sauce
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 small lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil and parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and set aside.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add remaining filling ingredients, mix until smooth, and pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 50 minutes without opening the oven door. Let it sit in the oven for 10 more minutes.
- Cool and chill: Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Optional strawberry sauce: Blend strawberries, sugar, and lemon zest. Chill before serving.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy with optional toppings.
Notes
- Graham Crackers – Look for vegan graham crackers like Nabisco or use vegan gingersnaps or Oreos.
- Cream Cheese – Tofutti brand recommended; avoid Trader Joe’s or Daiya.
- Coconut Cream – Substitute with full-fat coconut milk or plant-based yogurt.
- Springform Pan – Use a 9-inch pie pan for smaller cheesecake.
- Additional Toppings – Try Vegan Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Ganache, or Whipped Cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
