Easy Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Recipes

DAIRY-FREE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Place the cashews in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Let the cashews soak for at least for 4 hours, or overnight, until soft.
• Make the crust: Using a food processor, pulse together the pecans, almond flour, dates, cinnamon, coconut oil, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until the pecans have been broken down into crumbs and the crust begins to stick together.
• Transfer the crust to a greased and parchment paper-lined 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan. Use your fingers to press the crust into the bottom of the pan in an even layer.
• Make the filling: Drain the soaked cashews and place them in the bowl of the food processor. Add the coconut milk, lemon juice, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla. Blend until very smooth, 5-7 minutes.
• Pour roughly ⅔ of the cashew filling over the crust. Use a spatula to gently spread the mixture to the sides, then tap and shake the pan on the counter to achieve a smooth, even layer.
• Freeze the pan while preparing the strawberry layer, about 10 minutes.
• Add the strawberries into the remaining cashew mixture in the food processor and puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, about 5 minutes.
• Scrape the strawberry filling over the first layer. Use a spatula to gently push the layer out to the sides of the pan and tap and shake the pan on the counter to achieve a smooth, even layer.
• Top the cheesecake with sliced strawberries.
• Freeze the cheesecake until solid, at least 4 hours.
• To serve, let the cheesecake thaw at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
• Enjoy!

THE BEST VEGAN CHEESECAKE RECIPE EVER! STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• First prepare the graham cracker crust by crushing the graham crackers in a food processor to fine crumbs.
• Add the melted vegan butter and pulse until it resembles wet sand
• Press the crumbs into the prepared greased & parchment lined cake pan evenly on the bottom and up the sides.
• Freeze while you prepare the cheesecake batter
• Placing all of the cheesecake ingredients into the work bowl of your food processor and pulse to blend
• Scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure an even mix then blend again to a smooth mixture
• Pour the batter into the crust and bake in a water bath in a preheated 350°F and bake for 60 minutes
• After 60 minutes turn the oven off but leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door cracked open to cool slowly for another 60 minutes
• Remove the cheesecake & cool completely at room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set or overnight before unmolding.
• For the strawberry compote place the fresh or frozen strawberries with the optional sugar in a heavy bottom sauce pot and cook over low to medium heat
• Bring to a low boil stirring often to prevent scorching
• Cool compote and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week before using
• Loosen the sides and bottom of the cheesecake pan with a blowtorch or by submerging the pan into hot water and running a small spatula around the edges
• Vegan Cheesecakes unmold very easily so flip int out onto your serving platter then add the cooled strawberry compote to the top

EASY VEGAN STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the ingredients for the crust until the dough sticks together and is mostly smooth. Don't over blend it! The crust is better when it is slightly coarse in texture.
• Line an 8" by 8" baking dish with parchment paper. Press the crust dough into the baking dish then set aside.
• Begin by soaking the cashews in boiling water for about 1 hour until they are soft. Once the cashews are soft, drain the water.
• In a food processor, blend the cashews until they become a pulp.
• Heat the maple syrup and coconut oil on the stove to room temperature. Then slowly incorporate the warm maple syrup and melted coconut oil into the cashews while blending. Puree this mixture until completely smooth!
• Heat both coconut milks to room temperature (If they were refrigerated). Then combine with the cashew mixture.
• Add the vanilla and salt to the filling and finish blending until 100% smooth. Then pour the filling over the crust.
• In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberry preserves until they become a bright red liquid.
• To make the swirls, pour four diagonal lines of strawberry liquid across the cheesecake. Then take a toothpick and drag it vertically across the top of the cheesecake. As you do this, it will drag the strawberry preserves into a retro pattern.
• Freeze the cheesecake until it is solid. It will still be soft enough to eat, so you don't have to worry about over freezing it. Freezing times vary depending on the type of freezer, but I recommend freezing it for 3-5 hours.

7-INGREDIENT VEGAN CHEESECAKES

Steps:

• Add dates to a food processor and blend until small bits remain and it forms into a ball. Remove and set aside.
• Next add nuts and process into a meal. Then add dates back in and blend until a loose dough forms - it should stick together when you squeeze a bit between your fingers. If it's too dry, add a few more dates through the spout while processing. If too wet, add more almond or walnut meal. Optional: add a pinch of salt to taste.
• Lightly grease a standard, 12 slot muffin tin (as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size). To make removing the cheesecakes easier, cut strips of parchment paper and lay them in the slots. This creates little tabs that makes removing them easier to pop out once frozen.
• Next scoop in heaping 1 Tbsp amounts of crust and press with fingers. To pack it down, use a small glass or the back of a spoon to compact it and really press it down. I found the bottom of a glass works well. If it sticks, separate the crust and the glass with a small piece of parchment. Set in freezer to firm up.
• Add all filling ingredients to a blender and mix until very smooth. For the coconut milk, I like to scoop the "cream" off the top because it provides a richer texture. But if yours is already all mixed together, just add it in as is.
• You don't need a Vitamix for this recipe, just a quality blender. I mixed mine for 1 minute, then "liquified" or "pureed" it until silky smooth. If it won't come together, add a touch more lemon juice or agave or a splash more coconut milk liquid as the liquid should help it blend better.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If adding peanut butter, add to the blender and mix until thoroughly combined. If flavoring with blueberry or caramel, wait and swirl on top of plain cheesecakes (optional).
• Divide filling evenly among the muffin tins. Tap a few times to release any air bubbles, then cover with plastic wrap and freeze until hard - about 4-6 hours.
• Once set, remove by tugging on the tabs or loosening them with a butter knife. They should pop right out. Our favorite way to devour these was with a little more caramel and a touch of coconut whipped cream. But they're perfect as is! Keep in the freezer for up to 1-2 weeks.
• Optional: You can set them out for 10 minutes before serving to soften, but I liked them frozen as well.