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Vegan Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A delicious plant-based cheesecake featuring caramelized apples and a creamy filling, perfect for a vegan dessert craving.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup gluten-free flour (or regular flour)
  • 6 tbsp almond flour
  • 2 flax eggs flax eggs ((2 tbsp ground flax seeds + 6 tbsp water))
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegan butter (or coconut oil)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar

Filling

  • 2 apples peeled, cored, and diced apples
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (or lime juice)
  • 7 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch sea salt
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • 5.3 oz firm tofu
  • 2/3 cup cashews (soaked)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk (canned)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
  • 3-4 tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk (canned)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar (or date sugar)
  • 1 heaped tbsp nut butter (of choice)

Instructions

  • Prepare crust by mixing dry ingredients and pressing into pan
  • Blend filling ingredients until smooth and pour over crust
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, then chill before serving
  • Top with caramelized apples and serve

Notes

Use a kitchen scale for best results and adjust sweeteners to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Keyword: Apple, caramel, cheesecake