Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Begin by crushing your chocolate cookies in a food processor until they achieve a fine crumb consistency. Melt your vegan butter and mix it with the crushed cookies until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and chill.
- In a small saucepan, heat the vegan heavy cream or coconut cream until it simmers. Remove from heat and pour it over chopped chocolate, letting it sit. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- In a large bowl, combine vegan cream cheese, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Gradually add the ganache until thoroughly combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the chilled cookie crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, coconut milk, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Cook while stirring until it thickens. Fold in toasted pecans and shredded coconut.
- Spread the coconut pecan topping over the cheesecake and chill for an additional 15-30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For the best texture, allow your cheesecake to chill for at least 4 hours and taste as you go to adjust sweetness.
