Recipe- Gluten Free Vegan Caramel Cheesecake

This vegan cheesecake recipe is a showstopper! It’s a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan vanilla cheesecake drizzled with the most amazing salted caramel sauce. The middle cheesecake layer is made from cashews that have soaked overnight and it’s unbelievably creamy and decadent.

If you’ve been following this website for a while, you know that I love vegan cheesecake recipes. They’re creamy, smooth, decadent and perfect for those who are gluten-free and dairy-free. Bonus, they’re also paleo-friendly.So think of this as a delicious, healthy dessert that’s perfect for everyone. Because even if you’re not vegan and have no dietary restrictions, I think you’re gonna love it!

Ingredients

Crust

1 cup raw almonds
1 cup shredded coconut
10 Medjool dates
1/2 tbsp coconut oil, liquified

Cheesecake

4 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
1 cup water
3/4 cup maple syrup or honey
2/3 cup coconut oil, liquified
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 vanilla beans, scraped

Topping

1 recipe Salted Caramel Sauce

Method

* Make the caramel sauce either the night before or a few hours before the cheesecake, so that it has time to cool.

* Line a 9" springform pan with parchment paper and set aside.

* Place all crust ingredients into a food processor and process until it's the texture of coarse sand.

* Pour the crust mixture into the springform pan and use your fingers to flatten it. You can also use parchment paper to help flatten if your fingers get sticky.

* To make the cheesecake filling, add all ingredients to a high-powered blender. Blend on high for two to three minutes or until creamy.

* Pour the cheesecake onto the crust and gently tap to flatten and remove any air bubbles. Freeze the cheesecake for at least 5 hours before serving.

* When you're ready to eat the cheesecake, take it out of the freezer at least 30 minutes before serving to thaw.

* Drizzle the salted caramel sauce on top and use an offset spatula to completely cover the top and push a little bit over the edges.

* You'll only need about 1/2 to 3/4 of the salted caramel sauce, so save the rest for a future indulgence.