Description
Indulge in a decadent Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake that is rich, creamy, and satisfying. This dairy-free dessert features a chocolate crumb crust and a luscious chocolate cheesecake filling topped with a homemade vegan magic shell.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate crumb crust:
- 1 cup whole oats
- 1/2 cup vegan brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons melted vegan butter (or refined coconut oil)
Chocolate cheesecake filling:
- 2 (8 oz) containers vegan cream cheese (or 2 cups)
- 1 1/4 cup vegan sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup melted refined coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Vegan Magic Shell:
- 1/3 cup refined coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 dash salt
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate crumb crust: Mix oats, sugar, cocoa powder, and melted butter. Press into a pan.
- Make the chocolate cheesecake filling: Blend cream cheese, sugar, cocoa powder, coconut oil, and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over crust.
- Create the Vegan Magic Shell: Melt coconut oil, then stir in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth. Pour over the cheesecake. Chill before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the toppings with fresh fruits or nuts for added flavor.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate the cheesecake for a few hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg