BEST VEGAN CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE RECIPE

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Silken tofu provides creaminess while reducing calories.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave nectar

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave nectar offers a similar sweetness at a lower cost.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and nut-free.

In a food processor, blend vegan graham crackers until fine.

Slowly add melted vegan butter to the graham cracker crumbs and mix until combined.

Add brown sugar to the mixture before the butter and mix thoroughly.

Ensure the mixture is crumbly but easy to mold.

Line a cheesecake springform pan with parchment paper and spray it before adding the crust.

Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the pan, slightly up the edges.

In a blender, combine four containers of vegan cream cheese, two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, white sugar, four tablespoons of cornstarch, vanilla extract, and coconut cream.

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Pour the filling into the prepared crust.

Wrap foil around the bottom and sides of the pan.

Bake in the oven until set, about 45-50 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly.

Let the cheesecake cool for 15-20 minutes before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

For the pecan caramel drizzle, melt a stick of vegan butter in a pan.

Add a cup of packed brown sugar to the melted butter and mix until dissolved.

Stir in a teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of plant-based milk.

Bring the mixture to a boil for about a minute until light foam appears.

Remove from heat and let it sit for about 5 minutes before adding pecans.

Chill the caramel in the fridge for about 45 minutes to an hour.

Once the cheesecake has set, cut around the edges to detach it from the pan.

Top the cheesecake with the pecan caramel drizzle before serving.

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