Vegan Cheesecake

Vegan Cheesecake

Source – Nutritionstudies.org

Ingredients:

CRUST

  • 1 cup pecans
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 10 medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 Tablespoon flax meal + 1 Tablespoon water
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

CAKE

  • 1 14-ounce block extra firm tofu (not silken), drained
  • ½ cup cashew butter
  • 6 large medjool dates, pitted (about ½ cup)
  • ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoon agar agar flakes or powder

TOPPING

  • Fresh fruit of your choice
  • ¼ cup fruit-only preserves

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Place all crust ingredients into a food processor and process until the mixture form into a ball. Add a bit more water if needed.
  3. Wrap the bottom of a 6 inch springform pan with foil. Place the panina casserole dish large enough to accommodate it and add about 1 inch of water to the dish.  This is called bain-marie (water bath) and will help the cake from cracking on top.  Don’t worry if you do get a few cracks though, you’ll be covering the top with fruit anyway.
  4. Press the crust into the springform pan, letting it creep up the sides a bit.
  5. Place all cake ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter over the crust, smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes until the top is slightly golden brown and the center feels firm to the touch.
  8. Remove and let cool completely, then refrigerate overnight before unmolding
  9. Gently slide a sharp Knife around the edges and release the spring on the pan.
  10. Top with fresh fruit of your choice.
  11. Heat the preserves until they are liquidy. Then brush over the fruit. This will keep the fruit fresh and also add a beautiful gloss. Use any extra as a sauce.
  12. Store in refrigerator. Keeps fresh for about 3 days.