I have been getting requests to create more single serving mug desserts for a while now, and I finally have one to share with you! If you haven’t tried it yet, my Chocolate Vegan Mug Cake is always a bit hit and is even easier than this recipe. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE cheesecake so this little mug dessert is my new best friend. Mug desserts are great if you are only baking for one or if you live in a dorm room without access to an oven. Or if you are like me and crave a dessert once the kids are in bed! This mug cheesecake is also easy enough for my pre-teen to make all by herself, and is a fun little project to do with kids.
Ingredients you need
Vegan cream cheese – I used Tofutti brand. Trader Joe’s brand works as well. I’m sure other brands would work, but I would avoid Daiya as I never have good luck with it in desserts. Non-dairy yogurt OR coconut cream – I have used both with success. Don’t use a flavored sweetened yogurt, only plain. Coconut cream is simply the creamy white part in a can of full fat coconut milk. Sugar Cornstarch – May use arrowroot or tapioca starch if you can’t have cornstarch. Oreos – If you don’t prefer using Oreos, you can use another similar cookie such as Newman’s Own brand. For gluten free, use a similar gluten free cookie.
Tips for success
Don’t use too small of a mug, or it will overflow. A mug with 12-16 ounce capacity works, and wide is better than tall and narrow. A little ramekin works as well. Don’t have a microwave? I haven’t tested this without a microwave, but it might work to simply bake it for 10-15 minutes in an oven friendly ramekin. Want to make a couple at once? Adjust the ingredients needed by sliding the slider in the recipe card, divide into separate mugs and microwave one at a time. Let it chill before eating. I know it’s hard to wait, but if you let it chill for about an hour it will taste much better! You could stick it in the freezer to speed this up if needed.
You might also enjoy The Best Vegan Cheesecake, No-Bake Layered Raspberry Cheesecake or Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake.
