The vegan German Chocolate Cheesecake is delicious. All the ingredients are vegan. You will need almost 6 hours to prepare it. This dessert is a good choice for vegans. The vegan German Chocolate Cheesecake is smooth and rich. It has a strong chocolate flavor. The texture is soft and creamy. This cheesecake is also firm when cutting. When you eat it, it feels lighter. The crust is nutty and sweet. We add coconut-pecan topping. This topping gives a German chocolate feeling. Every bite is tasty. You can make it for parties or holidays.
STATS:
- Number of calories: 360 kcal
- Prep duration: 20 minutes
- Cook duration: Forty-five minutes
- Cooling duration: One hour
- Chilling time: 4 hours
- Total time: 5 hours and 65 minutes
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 10
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking tray
- Rubber spatula
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Blender
- Springform pan (9 inches)
INGREDIENTS:
CRUST:
- 4 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (vegan)
- CHEESECAKE FILLING:
- 2 cups cashews (raw & soaked)
- 1 cup coconut cream
- ½ cup melted vegan chocolate
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup maple syrup
COCONUT-PECAN TOPPING:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CASHEWS:
- Cashews give us creaminess in the cheesecake. When we blend them, they become creamy. They make the cheesecake smooth. Silken tofu is a substitute option. Silken tofu will also provide a light texture.
COCONUT CREAM:
- This cream gives a thick texture to the cheesecake. It also includes deep feeling. Coconut cream gives a classic cheesecake feel. Another alternative is coconut milk (full-fat).
VEGAN CHOCOLATE:
- We add it to give a chocolate flavor. It gives a deep taste. This also provides firmness. Vegan chocolate is useful in settling the cheesecake. For an alternative, use cocoa powder + coconut cream.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- This gives a sweet flavor to the dessert. We can blend it with ease. The surface is smooth because of it. Agave syrup is also an option.
SHREDDED COCONUT:
- This provides us with a classic German topping. It gives a sweet flavor. This also includes a chewy feeling. An alternative option is coconut (desiccated).
PECANS:
- We get a nutty texture. They also include crunchiness. Pecans balance out with the creaminess. You may also use walnuts as a substitute.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm your oven to 170°C.
- Mix maple syrup, coconut oil, and graham crumbs in a bowl.
- Press this mixture on pan.
- For 8 minutes, bake the crust.
- Then cool it down.
- Take a blender.
- Include all the components for the cheesecake filling to it.
- Blend it till you create a smooth mixture.
- Transfer this mixture onto the crust.
- Omit the bubbles by slightly tapping.
- Bake the cheesecake for 35 minutes.
- Cool it down completely.
- Then refrigerate it for 5 hours.
- Take a saucepan.
- Mix sugar and coconut milk in it.
- Heat it up.
- Include pecans, coconut, and the cornstarch mixture.
- Keep cooking till it becomes thick.
- Then cool it down.
- Pour this over the cheesecake.
- Then, your cheesecake is ready.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Add some melted chocolate (vegan) on top of the cheesecake.
- Include some fresh strawberries as well.
- Have this cheesecake with some tea or coffee.
- Take some coconut whipped cream, and add it on top.
- Dusting some cocoa powder is also an option.
TIPS:
- You need to soak the cashews properly. So that the texture is smoother.
- Make use of the ingredients that are at a normal temperature.
- Try not to overbake.
- Adjust the sweet taste of the topping.
- Make sure you chill the cheesecake completely. Then you will get neat slices.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
Use a sealed vessel to keep this dessert for only five days.
FREEZER:
You can only freeze it for two months. Either freeze with slices or as a whole.
FAQs:
How to make this dessert gluten-free?
- Utilize vegan graham crackers (gluten-free) for it.
What if I omit the topping step?
- You can do it. The dessert will still taste good.
What are other options for cashews?
- Silken tofu is an option. But you will get a soft texture.
Is freezing it an option?
- Rather than baking, you can freeze the filling. The cheesecake will be soft.
What to use instead of a sweetener?
- Coconut sugar or agave syrup are options as well.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Total carbs: 28 grams
Fiber: 7 g
Calories: 360 kcal
Protein: 6 grams
Fat: 25 g
Net carbs: 21 g
Sodium: 120 milligrams
Potassium: 280 mg
Calcium: 48 milligrams
Iron: 2.1 mg
Vitamin A: 38 IU
Portion size: 1 slice
Serving: 10
