This Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake is a must-try. Its velvety smooth chocolate filling and cookie crust are not overly sweet or heavy, yet so delectable. Leaving it to set overnight in the fridge will create a creamy texture that dreams are made of. The true authentic cheesecake flavor comes from vegan cream cheese, melted chocolate, and coconut cream. It’s so smooth and creamy you won’t even realize the recipe doesn’t contain any dairy. This dairy-free chocolate cheesecake has:
An Oreo cookie crust – or use Newman’s Own brand chocolate cream cookies.A luscious 6-ingredient dark chocolate fillingFresh vegan whipped cream and shaved chocolate on top
If your chocolate cravings know no bounds, then you have to try my Vegan Chocolate Cake recipe as well!
Equipment needed
This cheesecake recipe must be baked in a 9-inch springform pan. The amount of cake is too much for a regular 9-inch pie plate. If you don’t have a springform pan, refer to the notes in the recipe card for more options.
How to make Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
Wrap the outside of your springform pan with foil to prevent leaks before preparing the Oreo cookie crust in the food processor. Press the crumbs into the pan to form the crust, pushing it up the sides a little bit. Make the cheesecake filling by melting the chocolate and combining it with the cream cheese, coconut cream, and the other ingredients. Spread the filling over the crust in the pan. It’s a little on the thick side, so use a spatula to spread it out. Bake the cake for 70 minutes, then let it cool at room temperature for a full hour. Transfer it to the fridge to cool and set for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Helpful tips and substitutions
If you don’t want to use Oreos, you can sub them out for chocolate graham crackers (without honey) or similar chocolate cookies instead.Let this cake chill for at least 6 hours in the fridge. For the best results, leave the cheesecake to set overnight. The longer it sits, the firmer each slice will be.To slice the cheesecake, run a large, sharp knife under hot water. Wipe it dry and then slice. Repeat this process with each slice for very clean cut pieces of cheesecake.
Optional cheesecake toppings
Serve each slice of cheesecake plain or with these toppings:
Vegan whipped creamCoconut whipped creamChocolate curls – see this tutorial on how to make easy chocolate curls.Fresh berries Chocolate ganacheChocolate cookie crumbles
Frequently asked questions
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