Description
Salted caramel cheesecake is a decadent vegan dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a luscious salted caramel topping. Perfect for holidays, celebrations, or whenever you want a show-stopping indulgence.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted vegan butter or coconut oil
- 16 oz vegan cream cheese
- 1 cup coconut cream (thick part only)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup coconut cream (for caramel)
- 1 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegan butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted vegan butter. Press into bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a bowl, beat vegan cream cheese until smooth. Add coconut cream, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Mix until creamy. Pour over cooled crust.
- Place pan in a water bath and bake for 50–60 minutes, until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For caramel: In a saucepan, combine coconut cream, brown sugar, and coconut oil. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring until thick. Remove from heat, add vanilla and sea salt, and cool.
- Once cheesecake is chilled, spread caramel sauce evenly on top. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Chill briefly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- A water bath prevents cracks, but you can place a pan of hot water on a lower rack as an alternative.
- Use high-quality vegan cream cheese for best results.
- Make at least a day ahead for easier slicing and richer flavor.
- For gluten-free, use GF graham crackers.
- Always use full-fat coconut cream for the caramel.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
