The Vegan Christmas Tree Cheesecake is healthy and delicious. This cake contains 5 grams of protein and 430 calories per serving. It is ready to serve in just six hours and 30 minutes. We prepare this cake with graham cracker crumbs, butter, cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, whipping cream, egg substitutes, Christmas tree cake, chocolate chips, sprinkles, and buttercream frosting. Serve this cake with a vanilla latte, brownies, cinnamon tea, raspberries, chocolate truffles, or sugar cookies. You may store this Vegan Christmas Tree Cheesecake for 5 days in the box, so we can easily prepare it in advance.
STATS:
- Total time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Cooking time: 60 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 12 slices
- Course: Dessert
- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Springform pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric hand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking paper
- Rubber spatula
- Food processor
- Baking sheet
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- knife
- Piping bag
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
CRUST:
- 1½ cups vegan graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp melted vegan butter
FILLING:
- 3 packs softened vegan cream cheese
- Half cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Half cup vegan heavy whipping cream
- 2 vegan egg substitutes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 7 chopped vegan Christmas tree cakes
GANACHE:
- One cup vegan white chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup vegan heavy whipping cream
DECORATION:
- 2 tbsp green vegan sprinkles
- Quarter cup red vegan buttercream frosting
INGREDIENT NOTES:
VEGAN GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS:
- Utilize these cracker crumbs to prepare the cheesecake foundation and it will add the crunchy and light sweet taste. Add the vegan digestive biscuits, vanilla cookies, or ginger biscuits instead if required.
GRANULATED SUGAR:
- Add the sugar in the filling to make it sweet and it will also balance the tanginess of cream cheese. Add the organic cane sugar or super fine sugar instead.
VEGAN CREAM CHEESE:
- Include the cream cheese to make the creamy filling, it should be soft to provide the smooth texture. We would add homemade cashew cream cheese as required.
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- Put the flour to thicken the consistency of the cheesecake filling and it will also help to hold its shape. We would also utilize the cornstarch as a substitute.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, mix vegan graham cracker crumbs with melted vegan butter in the bowl.
- Press the mixture in the greased pan, then warm the oven to 325°F and bake the crust for ten minutes.
- Beat vegan cream cheese with sugar, then mix in all-purpose flour and vanilla extract.
- Include the vegan heavy whipping cream and prepared vegan egg substitutes.
- Mix chopped vegan Christmas tree cakes into the filling and pour the mixture onto the cooled crust.
- Bake the cheesecake for 60 minutes, then open the oven door and cool the cake inside for 15 minutes.
- Take out the cake and chill it for 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Warm the heavy whipping cream in the saucepan, then turn off the flame and add vegan chocolate chips.
- Leave the mixture for two minutes, then stir and cool the ganache properly.
- Pour the vegan chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake and add sprinkles on top.
- Add the red vegan buttercream frosting to the piping bag and make a design on the cheesecake.
- Chill the ganache, then slice the cheesecake into 12 portions and serve.
TIPS:
- Utilize softened vegan cream cheese for a smooth filling in the cake.
- Include the vegan Christmas tree cakes that are dairy-free for a vegan recipe.
- You should avoid mixing the filling too much, as the air makes cracks in the dessert.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight to get the best texture and slice it easily.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include the cheesecake in the box and store for five days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the slices separately and freeze them for two months in the container.
FAQs:
Can I make this cheesecake earlier?
- Yes, you may prepare it 24 hours early and refrigerate it.
Should I include homemade vegan cream cheese to make this cheesecake?
- Yes, you may add thick and creamy homemade cream cheese so the filling sets perfectly.
Why does my cheesecake crack?
- Overmixing the batter or baking for too long makes the cheesecake crack.
Is it good to utilize different toppings?
- Yes, you may add vegan chocolate ganache or strawberry sauce as per your choice.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 405 kcal
Net carbs: 39 g
Iron: 1.2 mg
Total carbs: 42 g
Vitamin A: 650 IU
Fiber: 1.5 g
Calcium: 65 mg
Protein: 5 g
Sodium: 320 mg
Potassium: 105 mg
