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A creamy slice of vegan caramel cheesecake with caramel being dripped onto it from a golden spoon.
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5 from 2 votes

Vegan Salted Caramel Cheesecake (No-Bake & Gluten Free Option)

This vegan caramel cheesecake is thick and creamy just like a good cheesecake should be. Drizzle on the caramel sauce and enjoy. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 462kcal
Author: DJ

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 350 g vegan Gingernut cookies or gluten free version
  • 120 g vegan butter block melted
  • Pinch of salt

For the cheesecake filling:

  • 400 g vegan cream cheese
  • 100 g powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 40 g coconut oil melted
  • 150 ml vegan double whipping cream

For the salted caramel sauce topping:

  • 120 g coconut cream
  • 0.5 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 90 g brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vegan butter
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preparation:

  • Grease a round, 8-inch springform baking tin with vegan butter. Set aside.

Make the Gingernut crust: 

  • Add the Gingernut cookies to a high-speed blender or food processor and blitz until the crumbs are fine.
  • Pour in your melted butter and salt. Blitz again to create a base mixture which should feel like wet sand.
  • Press the Gingernut base into the bottom of the greased tin with the flat bottom of a glass or firmly with your hands.
  • Place the cheesecake base into the freezer to set while you make your filling.

Make the cheesecake filling:

  • In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Next, mix in the lemon juice, vanilla extract and coconut oil. The oil may make it a little lumpy but don’t worry.
  • Now pour the mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and add your vegan double cream. You can alternatively keep it in the original bowl and use an electric hand-whisk. Whisk the filling for a few minutes on a medium-high speed. It will thicken and the peaks should be quite stiff and able to hold themselves.
  • Take your Gingernut base out from the freezer then pour the thickened cheesecake filling over it.
  • Place the cheesecake in the fridge overnight and for at least 12 hours to set. The longer it is in the fridge the thicker it will be.

Make the caramel sauce topping:

  • Just before the cheesecake comes out from the fridge, make the caramel sauce.
  • In a saucepan, add all the caramel ingredients. Stir continuously over a medium heat until the thick coconut cream melts.
  • Once the caramel begins to bubble reduce to a simmer and cook for a further 4-5 minutes. Keep stirring continuously.
  • Let the caramel cool so it thickens a little. Remove your cheesecake from the springform tin and pour the caramel topping over it. Slice and serve.

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Notes

  • Make sure that the vegan double cream that you purchase is whipping cream so that stiff peaks can be formed. Otherwise, the texture of the cheesecake will be too soft and it won't set properly in the fridge.
  • Making the salted caramel topping couldn't be any easier. Just add all of the ingredients to a saucepan, cook for a few minutes and that's it. It may seem a little thin at first but it will thicken while cooling down at room temperature. Pour it over the cheesecake and serve.
  • The thing that I love about this vegan caramel cheesecake recipe is how easy it is to make. Helpful tools such as, the high-speed blender and the stand mixer do most of the work for you. 

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 551IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg