Vegan apple crisp cheesecake with a creamy dairy-free filling, spiced apples, and crunchy oat topping. A perfect plant-based dessert.
🧾 Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups crushed vegan graham crackers or oats
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Cheesecake Filling
- 1½ cups raw cashews, soaked 4 hours and drained
- ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Apple Layer
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Crisp Topping
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
👩🍳 Instructions
First, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Next, combine the crust ingredients and press firmly into a lined springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside.
Meanwhile, blend all cheesecake filling ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Then, pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
After that, mix the apple layer ingredients in a bowl. Spread evenly over the cheesecake filling.
Next, combine the crisp topping ingredients and sprinkle evenly over the apples.
Then, bake for 45–50 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
Finally, cool completely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
💡 Tips & Variations
- No-bake option: Skip baking the filling and freeze until firm.
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats or graham crackers.
- Extra spice: Add cloves or ginger to the apple layer.
- Nut-free: Use sunflower seeds instead of cashews.
- Caramel drizzle: Top with vegan caramel sauce before serving.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Apple Crisp Cheesecake
First, this dessert is completely dairy-free and plant-based.
Additionally, apples provide fiber and natural sweetness.
Moreover, cashews create a creamy texture without dairy.
Furthermore, oats add whole-grain goodness and crunch.
In addition, this cheesecake satisfies sweet cravings with wholesome ingredients.
Finally, it’s a perfect dessert for holidays, gatherings, or fall celebrations.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approximate)
- Calories: 360
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To make this cheesecake kid-friendly, dice the apples very small and reduce the spices slightly. You can also add a drizzle of maple syrup or vegan caramel on top. Serve in small slices or cupcake-style portions for easy handling.
