Vegan Apple Crumble Cheesecake
Indulge in the delightful Vegan Apple Crumble Cheesecake, a heavenly dessert that perfectly blends the rich creaminess of cashew and tofu filling with warm, spiced apples, all nestled on a crunchy Biscoff crust. This cheesecake is not only visually stunning but also offers a deliciously satisfying experience for both vegans and non-vegans alike. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this dairy-free delight is sure to become a favorite. Elevate your dessert game with this unique combination of flavors and textures that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 330 g vegan-friendly cookies (e.g. Biscoff cookies)
- 150 g vegan butter/margarine or coconut oil (melted)
- 3 large apples (peeled and diced)
- 50 g brown sugar (¼ cup)
- 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 (unsalted and preferably raw)
- 250 g firm silken tofu
- ½ cup maple syrup or sugar
- ¾ cup vegan yogurt (or more silken tofu, blended)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2. Mix crushed cookies with melted vegan butter and press into a springform pan to form the crust; bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- 3. Combine diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch; set aside.
- 4. For the crumble, mix flour, brown sugar, melted vegan butter, oats, chopped nuts, and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside.
- 5. Blend soaked cashews, tofu, maple syrup (or sugar), vegan yogurt (or blended tofu), lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- 6. Layer half of the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust followed by apple filling; top with remaining cheesecake filling and crumble topping.
- 7. Bake for 60–75 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center; cool in the oven for an hour then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 125g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://avaflavors.com/vegan-apple-crumble-cheesecake/