Decadent vegan German chocolate cheesecake with coconut pecan topping. Moreover, it’s dairy-free, egg-free, and perfect for special occasions.
🛒 Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups crushed chocolate cookies or vegan graham crackers
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
For the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
- 2 cups soaked cashews (soaked 6 hours)
- ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup melted dairy-free chocolate
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Coconut-Pecan Topping
- ¾ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup coconut milk
- 3 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
🍰 How to Make Vegan German Chocolate Cheesecake
Step 1: Make the Crust
First, mix cookie crumbs, coconut oil, and maple syrup.
Then, press firmly into a lined springform pan and chill.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
Meanwhile, blend soaked cashews, coconut milk, melted chocolate, sweetener, cocoa, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt until silky smooth.
Step 3: Assemble
Next, pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
After that, refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Step 4: Make the Topping
Then, simmer coconut, pecans, coconut milk, sugar, and cornstarch until thick.
Finally, cool and spread over the cheesecake before serving.
⭐ Tips for Best Results
- Firstly, blend the filling thoroughly for ultra-creaminess.
- Moreover, chill overnight for best texture.
- Additionally, use roasted pecans for deeper flavor.
- Finally, slice with a warm knife for clean cuts.
🔄 Variations to Try
- No-Bake Option: Keep chilled without baking
- Nut-Free: Use sunflower seeds instead of cashews
- Extra Chocolate: Add a chocolate ganache layer
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free chocolate cookies
- Low-Sugar: Replace sweetener with monk fruit syrup
💚 Health Benefits
Cashews provide healthy fats and plant protein.
Moreover, coconut adds natural richness and fiber.
Because this cheesecake is dairy-free, it’s easier to digest.
As a result, it’s a lighter alternative to traditional cheesecake.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Reduce cocoa slightly
- Add chocolate chips on top
- Serve in mini cupcake molds
- Skip pecans if nut allergies exist
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approx.)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 21 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
