New York Style Vegan Cheesecake (no cashews) (2023)

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This isNew York Style Vegan CheesecakeIt is extra thick, creamy and just as spicy as the classic. It's made with a vegan graham cracker crust, a nut-free filling and topped with a dollop of sweet strawberry jam. All you need are 10 simple ingredients.

We have added some cheesecake recipes to our blog (Cheesecake BrowniesyNo-Bake Pumpkin Chai Cheesecake), but we missed the classic New York-inspired baked cheesecake. Not only is this version delicious, but it's also our easiest cheesecake recipe yet! No high-speed blender or prep work required.

ingredients you need

• Vegan Graham Crackers –It's true that most graham crackers are made with honey, but vegan graham crackers do exist!Nabisco Graham Crackers Almindelige Graham CrackersThey are widely available in stores and online. or you can do it yourselfHomemade Vegan Graham Crackers.
• Vegan Butter -Combine melted vegan butter with graham crackers for the perfect buttery cheesecake base. Replace neutral oil and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt with butter if necessary.
• Vegan Cream Cheese –For our cashew-free vegan cheesecake, we chose store-bought vegan tofu cream cheese. It is spicy, tangy and gives a thick New York cheesecake filling. Kite Hill cream cheese is another good option, but be aware that it contains nuts.
• sugar -Granulated sugar is used to sweeten the cheesecake filling and strawberry cheesecake sauce. We do not recommend using it as a substitute for liquid sweeteners.
• Corn starch and oat milk -The cornstarch slurry is used to stabilize the cheesecake filling and help it set properly. We mix cornstarch with unsweetened oat milk. Choose any unsweetened milk you like.
• lemon juice -It is used to balance the sweetness of the strawberry jam and to add a spicy kick to the dairy-free cheesecake. We strongly recommend freshly squeezed lemon juice over bottled lemon juice.
• vanilla extract -Optional, but can add depth of flavor to a sweet cheesecake filling.
• strawberry -We used fresh strawberries, but you can also use frozen or other types of berries such as blueberries, blackberries or mixed berries.
• sal-A must have to balance sweetness! Don't skip this one.

necessary equipment

• electric hand mixer
• 9" or 10" removable mold
• brush
• 9×13 baking dish(or similar size)
• small forehead

How to make vegan cheesecake without cashews

This vegan cheesecake recipe has three parts: a vegan graham cracker crust, a filling, and strawberry jam topping.

Make a Graham Cracker Crust

1. Process graham crackers and vegan butter.Pulse the graham crackers and vegan butter in a food processor until the mixture resembles wet sand.
2. Transfer the pie mixture to a springform pan.Press the crust into the bottom of the springform pan and about 1 inch into the sides of the pan until it is even.
3. Bake for 10 minutes.Blind bake the crust for 10 minutes to protect it from moisture. Set aside while you prepare the cheesecake filling.

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1. Mix cream cheese and sugar.In a large bowl, beat vegan cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until well combined and creamy. Alternatively, you can do this in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
2. Make the cornstarch mixture.In another small bowl, combine cornstarch with oat milk until completely dissolved.
3. Add the remaining cream cheese ingredients and sugar.Pour the cornstarch mixture into a large bowl and add the cream cheese, sugar, oat milk, lemon juice, vanilla extract and salt. Mix again until combined.
4. Pour the filling over the base.Spread with a spatula or the back of a spoon until smooth.
5. Prepare the water bath.Fill a 9x13-inch (or similar size) roasting pan with boiling water and place it on the bottom rack of the oven.
6. bake. Place the cheesecake on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Turn off the heat after 45 minutes, but leave the cheesecake in the oven for another 45 minutes.
7. cool. When the cheesecake is ready, put it in the fridge for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.

Instructions for topping strawberries

1. Bring the strawberries to the boil.Place strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Let the mixture bubble for approx. 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. During this time the juices will be released and the sauce will thicken.
2. calm.Remove from heat and let cool. Store this sauce in the refrigerator until ready to cut and serve.

service proposal

While serving cheesecake is always appropriate year-round, it's extra special during the holidays. Serve this rich and creamy vegan dessert with one of our50+ Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Recipesor ours50 favorite vegan Christmas recipes.

If you also want to make some extra desserts to share, you might like oursVegan apple pie,Vegan pumpkin bread, ØVegan pumpkin pie pudding.

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More Baked Vegan Dessert Recipes You Might Like:

• Classic vegan pumpkin pie- If you're looking for the perfect fall dessert, this is it!
• Vegan apple pie with coconut oil crust– another classic autumn dessert that will be successful.
• Vegan pumpkin pie with dates– Refined pumpkin pie, sugar-free and delicious.
• Vegan apple pie– Delicious desserts filled with autumn flavours.
• No-Bake Pumpkin Chai Cheesecake– Autumn-inspired cheesecake with rich flavors.
• Vegan Cheesecake Brownies– combines the goodness of cheesecake and brownie in one delicious dessert.

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