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Vegan Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

This vanilla bean cheesecake is fully vegan and gluten free! A luscious vegan cheesecake and white chocolate mousse make this incredible.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 servings
Calories 457 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

CRUST

  • 2 boxes vegan and gluten free graham crackers
  • 5 tablespoons vegan butter melted

CHEESECAKE FILLING

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages vegan cream cheese *16 ounces total
  • 1 (16 ounce) package silken tofu
  • 1 cup organic sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

OTHER

  • Vegan whipped cream for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
  • Prepare graham cracker crust: add the graham crackers into a food processor or large blender. Pulse until finely crumbled. Add in the melted vegan butter and continue to pulse. Line a 9 inch (or you can use 8 inch) springform pan with parchment paper on the bottom. Pour the mixture in the pan. Use a spatula to press it down firmly. You can then also take a flat bottomed glass and use it to compress it down further.
  • In a food processor blend the the tofu, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla bean paste, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Pour into the pan.
  • Bake in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes. The outer edge of the vegan cheesecake should be golden brown and cheesecake should be slightly jiggly when done baking.
  • Let the cake cool for 30 to 60 minutes on the counter, just to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, make the vegan white chocolate mousse layer by adding in the white chocolate pudding mix, soaked and drained cashews, vegan cream cheese, organic powdered sugar, vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, and non-dairy milk into a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour the vegan white chocolate mousse over top of the vegan vanilla bean cheesecake. Spread over top and push to the edges.
  • Then cover with foil and place in the fridge for at least 12 hours to chill but overnight is best. Keep in the fridge until ready to eat. Top with dollops of vegan whipped cream, slice, and enjoy.

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Notes

  • Nutrition facts are based on my gram measurements put into Cronometer. Yours may vary, they are to help you get an idea.
  • Vegan cream cheese used is Kite Hill. I also like Miyoko's for this. *you need 16 ounces total
  • Vegan and gluten free graham crackers used are Partake 
  • I am using salted vegan butter from Country Crock Olive Oil Plant Butter
  • You can make everything in a large blender like a Vitamix. However, I do find it easier to make the crust in a food processor.
  • You do not need to use sugar free pudding, it is just what my food store had.

Nutrition

Serving: 154gCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 51.2gProtein: 10.9gFat: 26gSugar: 31g
Keyword vanilla bean cheeescake, vegan cheesecake, vegan vanilla bean cheesecake
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