Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of our vegan Peach Cheesecake, a no-bake dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer. With its creamy texture and delightful peach topping, this elegant treat is ideal for picnics, casual gatherings, or as a satisfying finish to any meal. Crafted with wholesome plant-based ingredients, this cheesecake is easy to prepare and requires minimal effort, making it a go-to favorite for impressing family and friends. Enjoy each bite of this fruity delight, whether served as bars or slices, and relish the burst of fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g blanched almonds (or cashews)
- 100 g dried apricots
- 150 g soaked cashews
- 150 g vegan cream cheese
- 80 g vegan Greek-style yogurt
- 30 g coconut oil
- 80 g peach preserves (or apricot preserves/jam)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 400 g fresh peaches (pits removed)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or ground arrowroot)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Pre-soak cashews and line a 9" loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, blend almonds, dried apricots, and sea salt until sticky. Press into the base of the prepared pan and refrigerate.
- In a high-speed blender, combine soaked cashews, vegan cream cheese, yogurt, coconut oil, peach preserves, lemon juice, vanilla paste, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Pour over the crust and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
- For the topping: Cook sliced peaches with brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla paste, and cinnamon until slightly softened. Cool before pouring over the cheesecake.
- Chill again for another half hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg