A dairy-free delight!
Indulge in this decadent Biscoff Cheesecake, a creamy and dreamy dessert that’s vegan friendly. This recipe uses dairy-free alternatives to create a rich and flavourful cheesecake that’s perfect for any occasion.
Vegan Biscoff Cheesecake
Base:
- 500g Biscoff biscuits (2x250g packets) *Substitute to gluten-free biscuit to make recipe gluten-free
- Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs (using a food processor or by placing them in a sealed bag and crushing with a rolling pin).
- Mix the melted butter with the crumbs until they resemble damp sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the base of your cheesecake tin and place in freezer until set.
- 200 g melted vegan spread or dairy free butter
For the filling:
- 500g Cream Cheese Style (Dairy-Free Down Under)
- 350g Nature’s Charm Oat Condensed Milk Alternative
- 3 tbs of melted coconut oil
- 2tbs of cornflour
- 120g icing sugar
- 1tsp pure vanilla extract
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 1 tbs lemon juice
- 2-3 tbs of Biscoff spread for flavouring.
METHOD:
- Make sure the Cream Cheese Style is softened for easy mixing.
- Have your prepared biscuit base ready in a springform pan.
- Blend the cream cheese mixture. In a food processor, beat the Cream Cheese Style alternative until smooth and creamy.
- Add the oat condensed milk, icing sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well until fully combined.
- Add the melted coconut oil and continue mixing until the filling is glossy and smooth.
- Incorporate the Biscoff spread, add 2–3 tablespoons of Biscoff spread to the filling mixture.
- Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the caramelized flavour.
- Stabilize the filling, dissolve the cornflour in 2–3 tablespoons of warm water to make a slurry.
- Gradually mix the slurry into the filling to help stabilize it.
Assemble the cheesecake:
Pour the prepared filling onto the chilled biscuit base in the springform pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula for an even finish.
Once Assembled:
Cover the cheesecake with cling film and place in freezer for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the filling to firm up completely.
- Decorate and serve:
- For extra indulgence, spread a thin layer of melted Biscoff spread on top.
- Garnish with crushed Biscoff biscuits or your preferred topping.
