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    Home » Recipes » No-Bake Recipes

    Published: Nov 28, 2022 · Modified: Nov 15, 2023 by DJ · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake (No Bake)

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    The more chocolatey a dessert is, the more I want to indulge in it. That's certainly the case every time with this vegan chocolate cheesecake, which is silky smooth and utterly irresistible. Whenever I make this recipe, I know that it's going to be a good few days for our household.

    This cheesecake is super easy to whip up and completely no-bake. It sits gracefully on a 'buttery' vegan Oreo crust which compliments the creamy chocolate beautifully. Oreo cookie crumbs are also sprinkled on top.

    A chunky, chocolatey slice of my vegan chocolate cheese cake on a small white plate. Several more slices are on a platter in the background.

    The simplistic nature of this treat is what makes it so special. It isn't overcomplicated in any way. Just pure chocolate goodness, which is what we all want, right? I sometimes like to serve it with some dairy-free single cream but never anything more than that.

    For more no-bake vegan chocolate recipes, try my vegan brownie cookie dough, vegan chocolate peanut butter cups and my vegan rocky road bars. Hopefully you can be inspired by some of them.

    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love This Cheesecake
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • How To Make Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Vegan No Bake Recipes
    • Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake (No Bake)

    Why You Will Love This Cheesecake

    • Fantastic Flavor - Although the cheesecake is very chocolatey, it isn't unbearably rich. This is due to the large amount of dairy-free cream cheese and which neutralizes the dark chocolate quite a lot. Therefore, it tastes more like a vegan milk chocolate cheesecake and it's a feature that I love.
    • Indistinguishable Texture - Another wonderful thing about this recipe is that it tastes so similar to a non-vegan chocolate cheesecake. For those of you who have recently transitioned to a plant-based or vegan diet, this may be the perfect recipe to start with. For other cheesecake recipes which have a similar texture, you also need to see try vegan snickers cheesecake and vegan chocolate orange cheesecake. There's no need to feel like you're missing out!
    • The Cookies - The use of Oreos as the crust was a last minute decision and I have to say, that decision has paid off massively. They make a perfect crunchy, base and the flavors definitely compliment the cheesecake.
    • Allergy Friendly & Plant Based - This vegan chocolate cheesecake recipe is fully vegan and dairy free.

    Ingredient Notes

    The ingredients that you need to make my vegan chocolate cheesecake all placed neatly on top of a white, marble backdrop.
    • Oreos - These amazing cookies are vegan in most countries and are perfect for the crust. You can also sprinkle them on top of the cheesecake if you wish. They're so versatile. Check out my eggless red velvet cake loaf for more Oreo inspiration.
    • Vegan butter block - Just like the cookies, this will also be used for the crust. Many vegan butters have different flavors so it's important that you choose a good one, or else it could affect the taste of the whole cheesecake. I personally like to use the Flora dairy-free block as it has worked amazingly in many of my recipes such as, my vegan banoffee pie. There are many more great vegan butter blocks out there.
    • Vegan dark chocolate - Using a vegan dark chocolate which is made for baking specifically will give you the best outcome in this recipe. Baking-specific chocolate melts really smoothly, in comparison to many other kinds of chocolate. Therefore, the final cheesecake will have a smoother texture as a result.
    • Unsalted cashew nuts - You may be wondering, as to why there are nuts in this recipe. Trust me, these are the most important ingredient in this chocolate cheesecake and without them the consistency would be completely different.
    • Vegan cream cheese - I love to use plant-based cream cheese in my cheesecakes. It has a slightly different texture to its dairy counterpart, but they often retain the 'cream cheesey' tang. The vegan Philadelphia and Oatly cream cheeses certainly work very well.

    See recipe card for full information on individual ingredients and quantities.

    Substitutions & Variations

    • Oreos are vegan in many parts of the world, but if they're not where you live, you can certainly change the base and topping. They also don't sell Oreos everywhere and not everybody is a fan of them so there are multiple reasons as to why people may not use them. Change them for another type of cookie of your choice if you like. I used vegan ginger nut cookies for my vegan salted caramel cheesecake and they worked so deliciously.
    • If you'd like to give the dessert a luxurious taste you can use a high-quality cocoa powder instead of regular cocoa powder. This will and will take the cheesecake to an even higher level. The difference is always very noticeable due to the powerful, chocolatey flavors that high-quality versions produce.

    How To Make Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake

    For the full method, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    A lined, grey springform cake tin, waiting to be filled.

    1: Line a round, springform tin with parchment paper.

    The ingredients for the crust, combined and blitzed inside the blender. It is a very wet mixture.

    2: Add the crust ingredients to a high-speed blender.

    The crust ingredients have been pressed into the bottom of the tin.

    3: Press the crust ingredients into the prepared tin firmly.

    Chocolate melting inside a metal, heatproof bowl, over boiling water.

    4: Melt the dark chocolate.

    Cashew liquid inside a blender after being blitzed with water.

    5: Make the cashew mixture inside the blender.

    The cashew mixture after the other wet ingredients have been added.

    6: Add the chocolate and the other filling ingredients to the cashew mixture. Blend again.

    The chocolate has been poured into the cake tin and is ready to be refrigerated.

    7: Pour the chocolate filling over the Oreo base. Refrigerate.

    A full chocolate cheesecake on a metal platter. Oreos sprinkled on top.

    8: Sprinkle extra Oreos on top of the cheesecake.

    Expert Tips

    Soak the cashews - Before making the recipe, soak the cashews for at least 1-2 hours. Overnight is even better. This gives the cashews a creamier texture when blended with water and it also makes them softer which is makes it easier for most blenders to handle.

    Press the crust in firmly - I like to use the bottom of a glass to press the cheesecake crust into the springform cake tin. The more compact that it is, the less likely that any crumbling will occur.

    An entire vegan chocolate cheesecake. It is equally sliced into eight chunky pieces.

    Recipe FAQs

    How do you know when my chocolate cheesecake is done?

    The surface of the cheesecake must be completely firm, without a wobble. Any sign of liquidity means it needs to stay in the fridge for longer.

    Can I make this chocolate cheesecake gluten free?

    Swap out the Oreos for a gluten free cookie alternative and you'll have yourself a gluten free cheesecake.

    How can I store vegan chocolate cheesecake?

    Store this chocolate cheesecake inside the refrigerator for up to 4 days, preferably inside airtight containers.

    Can I freeze my chocolate cheesecake?

    Yes you can! Please individual slices inside airtight containers and freeze for up to three months.

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    If you tried this Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how you go in the 📝 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    A large slice of vegan chocolate cheesecake on a shiny white plate. It looks silky smooth and has a shine.

    Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake (No Bake)

    This is the best vegan chocolate cheesecake that you'll ever have. It's silky smooth with a slight richness and Oreos sprinkled on top. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Chocolate Cheesecake
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours hours
    Total Time: 5 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 Slices
    Calories: 508kcal
    Author: DJ

    Ingredients

    For the crust:

    • 180 g Oreos
    • Pinch of salt
    • 60 g vegan butter block

    For the filling:

    • 250 g vegan dark chocolate chopped
    • 85 g unsalted cashew nuts* soaked in boiling water for 1-2 hours (see notes)
    • 150 ml water
    • 450 g vegan cream cheese
    • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
    • 150 g granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
    • Pinch of salt

    Topping:

    • Oreo crumbs to taste (optional)
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    Make the crust:

    • Line the bottom of an 8” springform cake tin with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • To a high-speed blender or a food processor, add the Oreos. Blitz for about 30-40 seconds or until there are fine crumbs.
    • In a small saucepan, melt the vegan butter over a low heat. Add it to the blitzed cookie crumbs along with the salt and pulse again. When the mixture has the consistency of wet sand and can be moulded, it’s ready.
    • Press the cookie crust mixture into the prepared baking tin. I like to use the bottom of a glass to press it in compactly. This stops it from crumbling.
    • Place the crust into the freezer while you make the filling.

    Make the filling:

    • Add the dark chocolate to a heat-proof bowl and place it over a pan of boiling water on the hob (double-boiling method). Continuously stir the chocolate until it has fully melted. 
    • Drain your soaked cashews then add them to a high-speed blender along with the water. Blend until the cashew mixture is nice and smooth.
    • Next, add in the vegan cream cheese, maple syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa powder and salt. Once again, blend until smooth. Finally add in the melted chocolate. Blend one more time.
    • Pour your chocolate cheesecake filling over the crust inside the prepared tin. Make sure it is nice and smooth on top. Place it into the fridge for 5 hours to set.  
    • When your cheesecake has set, remove from the tin. Top with extra Oreo crumbs if you wish.

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    Notes

    • Before making the recipe, soak the cashews for at least 1-2 hours. Overnight is even better. This gives the cashews a creamier texture when blended with water and it also makes them softer which is makes it easier for most blenders to handle.
    • I like to use the bottom of a glass to press the cheesecake crust into the springform cake tin. The more compact that it is, the less likely that any crumbling will occur.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 126mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Dan says

      January 07, 2023 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      Best vegan chocolate cheesecake ever! Family also loved this recipe.

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