Vegan crème brûlée cheesecake with creamy filling and caramelized sugar topping. A rich dairy-free dessert.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1½ cups vegan graham crackers or cookies, crushed
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 1½ cups raw cashews, soaked and drained
- ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp turmeric (for color, optional)
For the Brûlée Topping
- ¼ cup cane sugar
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a springform pan.
2️⃣ Meanwhile, mix crushed crackers, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the pan.
3️⃣ Next, blend all filling ingredients until smooth and creamy.
4️⃣ Then, pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
5️⃣ After that, bake for 45–50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
6️⃣ Next, let the cheesecake cool completely. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
7️⃣ Finally, sprinkle sugar evenly on top and torch until caramelized. Serve immediately.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For no-torch option, broil briefly and watch closely.
- Alternatively, use coconut sugar for deeper caramel flavor.
- For gluten-free, use GF cookies for the crust.
- Additionally, add orange zest for citrus notes.
- Finally, prepare a day ahead for best texture.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
First, cashews provide healthy fats.
Additionally, coconut milk adds creaminess without dairy.
Moreover, this dessert is cholesterol-free.
Furthermore, it avoids refined dairy ingredients.
In addition, it suits many dietary needs.
Lastly, it delivers indulgence with plant-based ingredients.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approximate)
- Calories: 420
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To begin, skip the caramelized sugar topping.
Then, reduce lemon juice slightly.
Additionally, serve with berries instead of brûlée topping.
Finally, cut into mini slices for portion control.
