The Vegan Cheesecake Brownies are amazing. They only need 1 hour to get ready. We use all the products that are for vegans. There will be no guilt for vegans when eating these brownies. These taste just like classic cheesecake brownies, but in vegan form. The Vegan Cheesecake Brownies are fudgy and creamy. This dessert is smooth and chocolatey. This dessert has a brownie layer and a cheesecake layer. The brownie one is moist and full of chocolate taste. Whereas the cheesecake one is silky. These brownies are soft. Prepare them for celebrations, parties, or get-togethers. You can also make them for birthdays. This dessert feels like a dessert from a bakery.
STATS:
- Number of calories: 280 kcal
- Prep duration: 20 minutes
- Cook duration: Forty minutes
- Portion size: 1 square
- Serving: 12
- Total duration: One hour
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Dessert
- Diet: Vegan
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Hand blender
- Whisk
- Mixing bowls
- Parchment paper
- Square baking pan (8×8 inch)
INGREDIENTS:
BROWNIE LAYER:
- One cup all-purpose flour
- Half tsp baking powder
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- Half tsp salt
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plant-based milk
VEGAN CHEESECAKE LAYER:
- ⅓ cup coconut cream
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- One cup soaked raw cashews (soaked for six hours & drained)
- One tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Two tbsp lemon juice
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- This makes the brownies soft. Also, all-purpose flour provides a shape to the brownies. For substitution, use whole wheat flour.
SUGAR:
- Sugar gives moisture to the dessert. It also makes the brownies sweet. For substitution, use brown sugar.
COCOA POWDER:
- Cocoa powder gives a nice chocolate taste to the brownies. For substitution, use vegan dark chocolate (melted).
COCONUT OIL:
- Coconut oil brings fudginess to the dessert. This also makes the brownies moist. For an alternative, use neutral vegetable oil.
PLANT-BASED MILK:
- We add this to the mixture for moisture. It can also mix up the dry products properly. Use any sort of plant milk for this purpose.
RAW CASHEWS:
- We blend them. They provide creaminess to the dessert. For substitution, use silken tofu.
COCONUT CREAM:
- Coconut cream adds smoothness to the dessert. It also gives the brownies richness. Another option for this is coconut milk (full-fat).
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm your oven to 175°C.
- Take some parchment paper.
- Place it over the pan.
- Then, you need a mixing bowl.
- Add dry ingredients for the brownie layer.
- Mix them.
- Then, include vanilla, plant milk, and melted coconut oil in it.
- Take another bowl.
- Also, take a hand bender.
- Blend all the products for the cheesecake layer together.
- First, put the brownie mix in the baking pan.
- Then, put the cheesecake mix over it.
- Take a knife and make swirls of the cheesecake mix.
- Bake all of it for 40 minutes.
- Cool it down completely.
- Slice it to have brownies.
- SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- Take some fresh berries. Place them over the brownies.
- These brownies go well with hot tea.
- Take some vegan vanilla ice cream. Scoop it over the brownies.
- You can spread some vegan chocolate sauce on the brownie slices.
TIPS:
- Do not rush the cashew’s soaking time. They make the mixture creamy after soaking properly.
- You can chill it after baking. Then you can cut clean brownie slices.
- Bake the brownies for an appropriate time.
- You can take out the brownies with ease if using parchment.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep these vegan brownies in a tight container. Store them for only 5 days.
FREEZER:
- For freezing, wrap them first. Then place them in the freezer for only 2 months.
FAQs:
Is using tofu fine?
- You can use tofu rather than cashews. This will provide a light texture.
What happens after reducing sugar?
- You can reduce the use of sugar if you want. The texture of the dessert will change.
Is soaking the cashews important?
- Yes. After soaking and blending, they become creamy.
What to see to confirm if they are baked?
- The center should be a bit soft. Whereas the edges must be solid.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Total Carbs: 28 g
Fiber: 4 grams
Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 16 grams
Iron: 2.1 g
Net Carbs: 24 grams
Calcium: 0.12 grams
Sodium: 0.18 g
Potassium: 0.22 grams
Vitamin A: 150 IU
Portion size: 1 square
Serving: 1
