If you know anything about me and Gretchen’s Vegan Bakery Cheesecake recipes you know they are unmatched!
You also know that I don’t often go the No Bake Cheesecake route!
Today I have made an exception for this Eggnog Cheesecake!
I have to admit I was never a fan of eggnog as a drink
Since it is essentially drinkable custard which I always thought was really weird; but eggnog the dessert? Oh yeah I’m in!
Add a cinnamon cookie crust to this cheesecake and some whipped cream to top it off
All your New Year wishes just came true!
It’s a simple custard base blended together with soaked cashews and vegan cream cheese
For the ultimate in holiday cheesecakes!
Notes for Success:
Typically you will see no bake cheesecake recipes using cashews as the base rather than vegan cream cheese
I am using both in this recipe because I love the combination and creamy result they bring
I understand it is difficult to find vegan cream cheese
But the good news is this is a no bake recipe so you are not locked into Tofutti brand like my baked cheesecake recipe specifies
However if you cannot get it or wish to leave it out altogether just double the amount of cashews listed below and omit the vegan cream cheese altogether
Brandy is used in traditional eggnog but I left it out of this recip.
If you want to use it simply add 1½ Tablespoons added to the blender with the other ingredients
I use lactic acid in my cheesecake recipes to mimic that signature tang of authentic cheesecake
If you do not have it or don’t want to buy it you can use apple cider vinegar in the same quantities as listed for the lactic acid
Agar can be a tricky ingredient in No Bake Desserts such as this one.
A heavy hand ~ even a pinch too much~ can be the difference between creamy delicious and rubbery inedible!
Pay attention to the strength of agar you are using in comparison to the one that author of the recipe is using
I typically use 900 strength in my recipes SPECIFICALLY THIS BRAND BY Landor Trading Co *not sponsored
Any brand of cream cheese will be fine for this recipe since it is a no bake recipe
If you cannot get vegan cream cheese or wish to leave it out altogether just double the amount of cashews listed below and omit the vegan cream cheese altogether
To make this recipe gluten free simply use gluten free cookies for the crust!
CHECK OUT THE YOUTUBE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR HOW TO MAKE THIS EGGNOG CHEESECAKE
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For the Crust: Graham Crackers (1 sleeve/package approx 10 sheets) 140g Vegan Butter melted 4 Tablespoons (56g) Cinnamon 1 teaspoon For the Cheesecake Batter: Raw Cashews 1 cup (160g) Vegan Cream Cheese *see notes 12 ounces (336g) Granulated Sugar 1¼ cup (250g) Plant Milk any kind will do *I use vanilla soy milk 1½ cups (360ml) Cornstarch 6 Tablespoons (48g) *see notes above in text Nutmeg 1 teaspoon Agar powder ¾ teaspoon *see notes above in text Vanilla Extract 3 teaspoons Lactic Acid ½ teaspoon ½ Recipe Vegan Whipped Cream or your favorite store bought variety Nutmeg for sprinkling on top
First soak the cashews in filtered water in the refrigerator overnight Or for a fast soak bring to a boil and then let them soak for 1 hour Drain the liquid and reserve the cashews Prepare the crust by crushing the graham crackers with the cinnamon in the food processor until fine crumbs Add the melted vegan butter and process until it resembles the consistency of wet sand Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 7″ springform pan with a parchment paper liner in the bottom & an acetate cake strip to line the rim of then pan for easy removeable Freeze until you are ready for the cheesecake filling For the cheesecake filling prepare a custard by combining the plant milk with the sugar, cornstarch, agar and nutmeg in a medium sauce pot whisking constantly over medium to high heat until it comes to a boil Remove from the heat and add it to a high speed blender with the soaked & drained cashews, the vegan cream cheese, lactic acid & vanilla extract Blend smooth then pour into onto the crust in the springform pan Refrigerate (or freeze) until firm and set Unmold and top with vegan whipped cream & a sprinkling of nutmeg or cinnamon
Freeze for longer storage, Wrapped well for up to 2 months
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