Vegan Hazelnut Cheesecake

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Vegan cheesecake

Easy Vegan Cheesecake Recipe

In 2022, there is no need for consumers with specific dietary requirements to miss out on a classic pudding. To show off the difference a simple swap can make, we crafted a delicious vegan-friendly cheesecake using chestnut puree.

Vegan Nutrition

If new to the vegan and vegetarian diet, consumers can fall into the trap of losing some of the vitamins and minerals commonly found in meat, so including ingredients like chestnuts in ready meals and pre-prepared food products that are rich in some of those vitamins, like iron, is a great way to make sure your meals are a good source of the necessary nutrients vegans need to be healthy.

 

Are Chestnuts Good For You?

Chestnuts are low in fat and a great source of antioxidants, magnesium, zinc, iron, and potassium. We put them in this recipe because they’re incredibly tasty – It’s a bonus that they’re high in nutritional goodness!

 

Ingredients

  • Chopped hazelnuts

 

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LET’S GET COOKING

Vegan Hazelnut Cheesecake recipe

  1. In a food processor, blend the biscuits until they resemble breadcrumbs. Mix this with the melted coconut oil.
  2. In a false-bottomed baking dish (approximately 8-10 inches) lined with baking paper on the bottom, carefully press the biscuit mix onto the bottom. Use something flat to push this to the edges. Place this in the fridge for an hour or so.
  3. When the hour is nearly up, mix the coconut cream, chestnut puree, maple syrup and vanilla with a whisk until it’s combined. If you would like this sweeter, add in some icing sugar bit by bit until you have it to your taste.
  4. Carefully pour the mix onto the base and leave it to set in the fridge for 4-5 hours.
  5. When it’s ready, carefully remove the baking dish and sprinkle over some grated dark chocolate, orange zest and chopped hazelnuts.