Vegan Apple Crumble Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful Vegan Apple Crumble Cheesecake—a creamy, plant-based treat that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon-spiced apples with a crunchy crumble topping. This dessert features a buttery biscoff crust and a rich cashew-tofu filling, making it the perfect balance between healthy and decadent. It’s a family favorite that brings everyone together, whether for a busy weeknight or a special gathering. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up this comforting cheesecake that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Plant-based
Ingredients
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- 330 g vegan-friendly cookies (e.g., Biscoff cookies)
- 150 g vegan butter or coconut oil (melted)
- 3 large apples (peeled and diced)
- 50 g brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 68 g all-purpose flour (½ cup + 1 tbsp)
- 50 g brown sugar (¼ cup)
- 70 g vegan butter or coconut oil
- 40 g oats (6½ tbsp)
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- ¼ tsp cinnamon powder
- 260 g cashews (soaked)
- 250 g firm silken tofu
- ½ cup maple syrup or sugar
- ¾ cup vegan yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust, crush the cookies and mix with melted vegan butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a saucepan, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch; cook until softened.
- For the crumble topping, mix flour, brown sugar, oats, chopped nuts, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
- Blend soaked cashews, silken tofu, maple syrup, vegan yogurt, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Layer half the cheesecake filling over the crust, add apple filling, followed by remaining cheesecake filling. Smooth out.
- Bake for about 75 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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