No-Bake Vegan Cranberry Cheesecake
🍰 No-Bake Vegan Cranberry Cheesecake
A Healthy, Vegan, & Gluten-Free Dessert that is perfect for any occasion!
| Attribute | Detail |
| Ready in | 60 minutes (plus chilling time) |
| Serves | 8–10 servings |
📋 Ingredients
Crust
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Gluten-Free & Vegan Graham Crackers: 215 g
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Vegan Melted Butter: 85 g
Cheesecake Layer
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Vegan Cream Cheese: 400 g
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Orange Zest/Peel: 1 tbsp
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Coconut Milk (full fat recommended): 200 ml
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Organic Raw Cane Sugar: $1/4$ cup (or $1/8$ cup monkfruit sweetener)
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Agar Agar Powder: $1 \frac{1}{2}$ tsp
Cranberry Jelly Layer
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Unsweetened Cranberry Juice: 1 cup
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Juice of $1/2$ Orange (freshly squeezed)
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Agar Agar Powder: 1 tsp
Decorations (Optional)
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Fresh Cranberries
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Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
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Vegan White Chocolate Chips
🔪 Preparation Method
1. Prepare the Crust
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Using a food processor, add the graham crackers and pulse until they form fine crumbs.
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Add the melted vegan butter and blend until the mixture is fully combined and cohesive.
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Press the crust mixture firmly into a 9-inch cheesecake or pie pan.
2. Make the Cheesecake Layer
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In a separate saucepan, combine the coconut milk, agar agar, and sugar.
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Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil for 3–4 minutes to ensure all the agar agar and sugar are completely dissolved.
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Remove the mixture from the heat.
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In a large bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese and orange zest.
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Slowly whisk the warm coconut milk mixture into the cream cheese mixture until completely smooth.
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Pour the cheesecake mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
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Place the pan in the freezer to set while you prepare the final layer.
3. Prepare the Cranberry Jelly Layer
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In a clean bowl, mix the cranberry juice, orange juice, and agar agar.
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Transfer the mixture to a pot and boil for 3–4 minutes over low-medium heat, stirring continuously.
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Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.
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Pour the cranberry jelly mixture gently on top of the chilled white cheesecake layer.
4. Chill, Decorate, and Serve
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Set the cheesecake in the fridge to chill until completely firm (this may take several hours).
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Once fully set, remove the cheesecake from the fridge.
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Decorate the top with fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, and vegan white chocolate chips, or any other preferred garnish.
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Slice and enjoy!
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