Berry Cheesecake

Vegan Cheesecakes usually always contain tons of cashew nuts, which can be a problem for people with nut/cashew allergies, so I thought it was about time I added a nut free version (coconut not included as it’s technically not a botanical nut but rather a fruit and most nut-allergic people are fine consuming it). This Berry Cheesecake is equally creamy with an amazing fruity tanginess that brings out the refreshing summer flavors! 🙂

If you don’t have a problem with nuts, feel free to check out my other cheesecake recipes:

Creamy Vegan Cheesecake || Vegan Cheesecake Brownies || Pumpkin Cheesecake || Rainbow Cheesecake || Baked Cheesecake

Honestly though, this berry cheesecake is also a really fun and delicious recipe because it’s so easy to make and you only need about 10 simple ingredients. It’s really easy to prepare as well, in regards to special equipment you just need a food processor or blender (not even a high speed one as you don’t have any nuts to grind into a super fine consistency and the tofu blends very easily).

Apart from that it’s also quite customizable. I’ve used blueberries and blackberries, but feel free to be creative and play with different berry constellations.

I have created this cake in collaboration with Pandoo, a German company for everything low-waste and sustainable – from reusable cups, plates, bowls and cutlery, to make up remover pads, straws, hair brushes and toothbrushes! Make sure to check them out on Instagram and Facebook if you don’t know them yet!

If you decide to give this Berry Cheesecake a try, let me know! Leave a comment and rate it – it’s so helpful to me and other readers. And don’t forget to take a picture and tag me (@thetastyk) and #thetastyk on Instagram! I love seeing what you come up with. Love and enjoy! ♥

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Berry Cheesecake

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

4 hours

Total time

4 hours 15 mins

 

As in all of my recipes, 1 cup equals 250 ml. You'll need a 20 cm (8") cake pan.

Author: The Tasty K

Recipe type: Dessert

Serves: 12

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 200g vegan cookies
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
• 
  Blueberry Layer:
• 300g silken tofu
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 200g blueberries
• 1 15oz (400ml) can full fat coconut milk
• 1 tsp agar agar
• 
  Blackberry Jam Layer:
• 200g blackberries
• 1 tsp cornstarch (dissolved in 2 Tbsp water)
• 1 tsp lime/lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup (optional)
• 
  Toppings:
• berries
• lime slices + zest

Instructions

1. Line your cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
2. Place the cookies in a food processor and pulse a few times until crumbly. Transfer to a bowl and add in the coconut oil. Combine with a spoon until all crumbles are moist, then transfer to the cake pan. Use your fingers and the backside of a cup to press down evenly, then place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
3. Pour the coconut milk into a pot and place over medium heat until melted. Add in the agar agar and whisk together. Reduce to low heat and let simmer for 30-60 seconds, then take off the heat.
4. Immediately place your tofu, maple syrup, and blueberries in the blender and add the coconut mixture. You have to work quick or else it will set. Blend everything together for 30-60 seconds, then pour over the cake crust. If it already set a bit and you have some lumpy parts, use a whisk to dissolve, then place into the fridge.
5. Place your blackberries in the blender, together with lime/lemon juice and maple syrup and blend a few seconds until smooth. Place a strainer over a pot and mash the blackberry mixture through the strainer to remove the seeds. Turn up the heat to medium and add in the corn starch. Whisk together and let simmer for 10-20 seconds, then immediately pour over the cake and even out with a spatula. Place back into the fridge for minimum 4-6 hours or overnight.
6. Decorate with more berries, lime slices, zest and whatever you feel like.

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