Description
Indulge in the irresistible Vegan Apple Crumble Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that masterfully combines creamy cashew-tofu filling with spiced apples and a crunchy cookie crust. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy night at home. With its beautiful presentation and rich flavors, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of plant-based ingredients without sacrificing taste, making it a guilt-free treat you can savor anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a food processor, blend the vegan cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted vegan butter. Press this mixture firmly into the base of a springform pan.
- Combine diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl, then pour over the crust.
- For the crumble topping, mix flour, brown sugar, vegan butter or coconut oil, oats, chopped nuts, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apple layer.
- Blend cashews until smooth, then add silken tofu, maple syrup or sugar, vegan yogurt, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour over the crumble topping.
- Bake for about 75 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Plant-based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh apples for enhanced flavor and texture. Allow ample chilling time for better flavor development. Feel free to substitute apples with pears or berries for variation.