Equipment
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Food processor*
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7-inch springform*
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Blender*
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Kitchen scale*
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup (120 g) gluten-free flour or regular flour (see notes)
- 6 tbsp (40 g) almond flour (see notes)
- 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax seeds + 6 tbsp water)
- 1 1/2 tbsp (20 g) vegan butter (softened) or coconut oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp (20 g) granulated sugar (see notes)
- Pinch of sea salt
Apple Pie Filling:
- 2 (360 g) apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice
- 2 cups of (480 ml) water
- 7 tbsp (84 g) granulated sugar (see notes)
- 3 1/2 tbsp (28 g) cornstarch (see notes)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
Cheesecake Layer:
- 5.3 oz (150 g) firm tofu (see notes)
- 2/3 cup (100 g) cashews soaked (see notes)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut milk canned
- 1/4 cup (85 g) maple syrup or any other liquid sweetener
- 3–4 tbsp lime juice or lemon juice
- 3 tbsp (25 g) cornstarch (see notes)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Caramel Sauce:
- 1 tbsp (20 g) maple syrup or any other liquid sweetener
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) coconut milk canned
- 1 1/2 tbsp (20 g) brown sugar or date sugar
- 1 slightly heaped tbsp (20 g) nut butter of choice
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Crust
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To make the flax eggs, simply put 2 tbsp ground flax seeds (or ground chia seeds) in a small bowl, add 6 tablespoons of water and mix with a whisk. Set aside for 5 minutes.
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Process all ingredients for the crust in a food processor until the dough crumbles but holds together.
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Press the pie crust into the bottom of a 7-inch (18 cm) springform (or 8-inch) and transfer the springform to the refrigerator.
Vegan Apple Pie Filling
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Next, make the vegan apple pie filling. You can use store-bought apple pie filling, but homemade is much better, and it only takes 5 minutes to make it. Add all ingredients (except the diced apples) to a saucepan, whisk without heat, then bring the mixture to a boil. Add the diced apples and simmer for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Transfer half of the apple pie filling over the crust and spread it evenly with a spatula. Place the springform into the refrigerator. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Vegan Cheesecake Layer
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Soak cashews in hot water for at least 30 minutes (if you are in a hurry, you could also boil them for 15 minutes).
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For the vegan cheesecake layer, simply process all ingredients in a food processor or blender until completely smooth, creamy, and lump-free. Check the photos above in the blog post to see how the cream should look like.
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Pour the cheesecake cream over the apple pie filling and spread it evenly.
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Bake the vegan cheesecake in the oven for 45 minutes, then turn off the oven. Leave the cake in the oven, but crack the door for about 10 minutes. If you are using a bigger or smaller springform you will need to adjust the baking time. Please note that the center of the cake will still be jiggly, which is normal, though. It will set later in the refrigerator.
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Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature (which will take a couple of hours). Then add the second half of the apple pie filling on top and spread it carefully. You might need to reheat the apple pie filling with a little water to make it spreadable again. Refrigerate the cake to set completely. It’s best to leave it there overnight.
Caramel Sauce
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Make the homemade caramel sauce by adding all ingredients to a saucepan. Bring to a boil on the stove and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Drizzle the caramel on top of the cake. Enjoy! Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
