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Creamy Vegan Basque Cheesecake: Indulge Guilt-Free Delight!

A rich and creamy vegan cheesecake that is guilt-free and indulgent, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups raw cashews soaked for at least 4 hours and drained
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast optional
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease an 8-inch springform pan with a little coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, coconut cream, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, nutritional yeast (if using), and apple cider vinegar to the blender. Blend again until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is dark golden brown and the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for about 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
  7. To serve, carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, try adding 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the batter for a chocolate version.
  • You can also top the cheesecake with fresh berries or a fruit compote for added sweetness and color.

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