Irresistibly Creamy Vegan Apple Crumble Cheesecake Delight
This Vegan Apple Crumble Cheesecake blends creamy texture with comforting flavors, perfect for any dessert lover.
Equipment
- Oven
- food processor
- Mixing bowl
- Springform pan
- Medium saucepan
- High-speed blender
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 330 g Vegan cookies Choose your favorite variety for a tasty base.
- 150 g Vegan butter This binds the crust together while keeping it dairy-free.
For the Filling
- 3 medium Diced apples Opt for sweet or tart varieties, depending on your preference.
- 50 g Brown sugar This adds rich sweetness that complements the apples beautifully.
- 260 g Cornstarch Helps to thicken the filling, ensuring a luscious texture.
- 260 g Silken tofu Provides a creamy base that keeps the cheesecake smooth and light.
- ¾ cup Maple syrup or sugar This is your sweetener; choose maple for a lovely flavor twist.
- 240 g Vegan yogurt Enhances creaminess and adds a hint of tang.
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice Brightens up the flavors, balancing the sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Infuses a warm, aromatic essence into the filling.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Elevates the overall taste by balancing sweetness.
- 2 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds that classic warm spice you’ll love in every bite.
For the Topping
- 250 g Chopped nuts Provides a delightful crunch and nutritious boost.
- ¾ cup Oats Ensures a delicious crumble texture that complements the filling.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Crush the vegan cookies into fine crumbs and combine with melted vegan butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then cool on a wire rack.
- In a saucepan, cook diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch for 8-10 minutes until soft. Set aside to cool.
- Combine oats, chopped nuts, and other topping ingredients to form a crumble texture.
- In a blender, blend silken tofu, maple syrup, vegan yogurt, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour half the filling onto the crust, layer the cooked apples, then add the remaining filling.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cheesecake.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
- Remove from the pan, slice, and serve.
Notes
For best results, chill overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg
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