The Easiest Baked Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake (NO Tofu, No Cashews!)

You will never believe that this creamy, decadent, and rich vegan chocolate cheesecake is dairy free, eggless, and just so easy!! With an easy Oreo cookie crust and simple chocolate cheesecake batter made only in a food processor (and all without cashews nor tofu), this creamy vegan chocolate cheesecake is a chocolate lovers dream! Better than Cheesecake Factory!

Why you need to try this vegan chocolate cheesecake:

If you’re looking for the perfect vegan chocolate cheesecake that all eaters will love, whether or not you’re vegan, then look no further.

This chocolate cheesecake is it. Super creamy, full of rich chocolate flavor, decadent and just perfectly balanced with that classic tang and sweetness that you can keep eating bite after bite. 

Like my classic vegan cheesecake, this baked vegan cheesecake is super easy to make too, doesn’t require any soaking of cashews nor heavy coconut milk. It’s actually so good, I used it as the base for when I developed my burnt chocolate basque cheesecake (all vegan too!).

You can even make this cheesecake gluten-free too with either homemade vegan Oreos or store bought gluten free Oreos (like in my vegan Oreo cheesecake!).

The Oreo crust is made with just two ingredients, and the chocolate cheesecake filling can be made with just a hand mixer or in a food processor!

Top with a decadent vegan ganache and chocolate frosting for the ultimate chocolate vegan dessert!

Basic ingredients:

Here’s what you need to make this easy baked vegan chocolate cheesecake:

• Oreos: You can use store bought Oreos, gluten free Oreos, or homemade vegan Oreos. 
• Vegan butter:  You can also sub in coconut oil if you’d prefer. I used Miyoko’s vegan butter, as it’s my favorite, but for nut-free, I recommend either Miyoko’s oat butter, Flora Plant Butter, or Earth Balance sticks.
• Vegan cream cheese: My favorite brand for this recipe is Oatly or Kite Hill. You can also make your own homemade vegan cream cheese.
• Dairy free Yogurt: the key to balancing out the strong tang of the vegan cream cheese along with adding more moisture, is by using dairy free yogurt. You can also sub in vegan sour cream. Use your favorite dairy free yogurt, whether it’s nut free, soy free, or coconut free. I like Forager Project, which does contain nuts, but I’ve made this dozens of times with coconut yogurt and soy milk yogurt.
• Vegan heavy cream: I like Silk or Country Crock Vegan Plant Cream the best.
• Organic sugar or coconut sugar: Either one will work!
• Vegan chocolate: I recommend Pascha Chocolate or Enjoy Life Chocolate chips. You can use your favorite vegan chocolate, however!
• Cocoa Powder: To intensify the chocolate flavor! You can also use raw cacao powder for more nutrients. 
• Arrowroot Powder: my favorite binding agent, arrowroot powder is a great substitute for cornstarch! Quite literally a one to one. I love using it in lemon curd and custard pies alike. It’s fantastic! You can use cornstarch, however, if you’d prefer!
• Vegan Chocolate Ganache: I’ll show you how to make this the best triple layer chocolate cheesecake you’ll ever taste down below! All you need is two ingredients too. You can top with a small batch of vegan chocolate buttercream frosting as well and shaved chocolate. 

Because we’re using vegan cream cheese and dairy free yogurt, you won’t need any lemon juice, like other vegan cheesecake recipes. We already have the real tang!

Equipment needed:

• Springform pan
• Food processor

Overview: how to make a baked vegan chocolate cheesecake:

There are a few steps here for making an amazing baked vegan chocolate cheesecake, so I’m going to walk you through them! It’s certainly not difficult by any means, but there are steps you need to follow!

1. Make the crust: You can use a food processor or a large bowl. Mix the two ingredients to make the Oreocrust, then press into your springform pan. I used an 8″ pan, but if you use a smaller pan, you will need to bake your cheesecake much longer.
2. Prepare the filling: The filling is super simple. Simply use a hand mixer and cream together all ingredients together in a food processor (my preferred method!). Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
3. Bake: Pour the filling into your springform pan and bake! This baked vegan cheesecake bakes a bit longer than our classic vanilla vegan cheesecake. However, it will set- it just needs a bit longer in the oven!

Optional baked vegan chocolate cheesecake toppings:

• 2 Ingredient Vegan ganache
• Vegan chocolate buttercream
• Vegan Chocolate shavings
• Coconut whipped cream
• Fresh berries
• Vegan caramel

Troubleshooting

We’ve all been there- we follow a recipe to the “t” but it’s not working quite right! I wanted to quickly go over some common problems that happen with baking vegan cheesecake and how we can solve them so your cheesecake comes out perfectly each time!

• My filling is too wobbly! This could be a few things- if you didn’t properly measure the arrowroot powder or cornstarch to the filling, then your vegan chocolate cheesecake filling might not stiffen properly. Alternatively, the starch might be expired. 
• My cheesecake isn’t smooth! This is a result of not pureeing the cashews enough. When blending the cashews in your food processor, really aim for a nut butter consistency- it will yield the best results for an amazing baked chocolate cheesecake!
• My cheesecake is too hard! Just allow your cheesecake to unthaw for a few minutes at room temperature 🙂 Like how some fridges are warmer than others, some fridges are also cooler than others. Your baked vegan chocolate cheesecake is still perfectly edible and fine, just needs a few moments to warm up!

You’re just going to be absolutely obsessed with this easy vegan chocolate cheesecake! It’s perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Fourth of July, holidays, and so much more!

If you give this vegan cheesecake recipe a go, let me know in the comments what you thought, and I’d absolutely love to see your beautiful recreations on Pinterest and Instagram 🙂

Happy baking!

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