Indulge in a velvety slice of this Luscious Vegan Irish Cream Cheesecake, featuring a sumptuous espresso-infused cookie crust and a silky-smooth filling that marries the richness of cacao butter with the unique flavor of homemade vegan Irish cream. Topped with a light vegan whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa, this dessert is not just a treat for the palate but a feast for the eyes as well. Perfect for those special moments when only an extraordinary dessert will do.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 5.6 oz (160g) vegan chocolate cookies
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- ¼ cup (50g) melted vegan butter
For the Filling:
- 1 cup (250ml) vegan Irish cream (use homemade to taste)
- 1 ½ cups (200g) cashews, pre-soaked and drained
- 1 ¾ cups (400g) vegan cream cheese
- ¼ cup (60g) vegan yogurt (Greek-style or coconut)
- ⅖ cup (90ml) maple syrup
- ⅖ cup (100g) melted cacao butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For the Toppings (optional):
- Vegan whipped cream
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Chocolate shavings or curls for garnish
Instructions:
- Blend vegan chocolate cookies and espresso powder until finely ground. Combine with melted vegan butter, then press firmly into the base of a parchment-lined springform pan. Chill while preparing the filling.
- For the filling, blend the vegan Irish cream, soaked cashews, vegan cream cheese, vegan yogurt, maple syrup, melted cacao butter, vanilla bean paste, and sea salt until perfectly smooth.
- Pour this rich filling over the chilled crust, smoothing out the top with a spatula. Allow the cheesecake to set in the fridge for at least 5 hours or overnight for best results.
- Once set, carefully release from the springform pan. Top with a generous swirl of vegan whipped cream, a dusting of cocoa powder, and chocolate curls for that extra special touch.
- Serve this luxurious cheesecake with pride and encourage your guests to indulge in a slice of vegan heaven.
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