No dairy? No problem! This vegan cheesecake is so tasty that you will forget it’s vegan! The secret to the perfect thick and creamy texture is the steam control within the Anova Precision Oven. This soft cashew cheesecake is layered over a delicious graham cracker crust. It’s the perfect dessert for all plant-based cheesecake lovers.
Serves
8
Prep Time
00:25
Cook Time
01:00
0
29
Ingredients
1 cup
Boiled Unsalted Raw Cashews
8 oz
Vegan Cream Cheese
2 cups
Coconut Whipped Cream
½ cup
Powdered Sugar
1 tsp
Vanilla
1 Tbsp
Lemon Juice
8
Sheets of Store-bought Graham Crackers
¼ cup
Melted Vegan Butter or Coconut Oil
¼ cup
Sugar
Steps
1. Preheat the Oven
Rack
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: Off
Temp: 350°F
Heat: Bottom, Top
00:40 Timer
2. Boil Cashews
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add cashews and reduce heat to medium low. Cover and allow to simmer for 25-30 minutes until cashews are soft. Strain cashews of water and set aside.
3. Crush Graham Crackers
Place graham crackers in a ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to crush them into fine pieces.
4. Mix Crust
Add crushed graham crackers to a large mixing bowl with sugar and butter. Mix until combined. Pour the mixture into your cheesecake dish. Use a spoon to press the crush down so it is packed in the bottom of the dish.
5. Bake Crust
Rack
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: Off
Temp: 350°F
Heat: Bottom, Top
00:10 Timer
6. Make Cheesecake Filling
While the crust is baking, use an immersion blender or regular blender to blend cashews, coconut whipped cream, vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice together.
7. Pour Filling Over Crust
Remove the crust from the Oven. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust. Use a spoon to spread the filling. Make sure the filling covers the crust evenly.
8. Bake Cheesecake
Rack
Sous Vide Mode: On
Steam: 50%
Temp: 200°F
Heat: Rear
00:40 Timer
9. Broil to Finish
Rack
Sous Vide Mode: Off
Steam: Off
Temp: 400°F
Heat: Rear
00:05 Timer
10. Refrigerate and Enjoy!
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. Top with berries and enjoy!