Vegan Mars&Reg; Bar Cheesecake
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Recipe Summary Vegan Mars&Reg; Bar Cheesecake
A chocolate caramel cheesecake that nobody would know is vegan! Everybody will love this sweet and much more wholesome version of cheesecake. I made this for my sister's birthday cake, and she kept raving about it. Seriously couldn't eat enough!Ingredients | Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake Recipe1 ½ cups cashews1 cup cream of coconut¾ cup brown sugar¼ teaspoon salt1 ½ cups almonds1 cup pitted dates2 tablespoons coconut oil9 ounces dark chocolate, chopped2 teaspoons instant coffee granules1 tablespoon boiling water1 (12 ounce) package silken tofu½ cup white sugar1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, or to taste (Optional)3 teaspoons vanilla extract4 ounces dark chocolateDirectionsSoak cashews in enough water to cover for 2 to 3 hours.Bring coconut cream, brown sugar, and salt for caramel sauce to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat and let simmer until slightly thick, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator; it will get thicker as it cools.Blend almonds, dates, and coconut oil together in the bowl of a food processor or an electric blender. Scoop out and pat down into a springform pan. Place into the freezer while you make the filling.Blend 2/3 cup caramel sauce and soaked cashews together in a blender for caramel filling; pour on top of the cake base. Place back into the freezer.Place dark chocolate for chocolate filling in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Dissolve coffee in boiling water. Transfer chocolate, coffee mixture, tofu, sugar, cocoa, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend until smooth; pour onto cake. Return to the freezer.Place dark chocolate for topping in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Pour over the cake.Place cake back into the freezer until frozen, about 2 hours. Remove and let defrost for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.You can use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar if you like.Info | Nanaimo Bar Cheesecake Recipeprep:
30 mins
cook:
20 mins
additional:
4 hrs 5 mins
total:
4 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 cake
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