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    Vegan Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake (gluten / soy free)

    Published: May 1, 2021 ยท Modified: Sep 26, 2021 by Vanessa Sturman ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท This blog generates income via ads ยท Leave a Comment

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    This vegan lemon and strawberry cheesecake has become a staple for both dinner parties, and casual dinners, impressing both guests and family members who all constantly ask me to make this dessert! I defy anyone who says they don't love a crunchy biscuit base, contrasting with a smooth and tangy cheesecake filling. It's made even more delicious when it's topped with a sweet strawberry layer and extra strawberries for the perfect summer pudding!

    Our vegan lemon and strawberry cheesecake is gluten free, which is perfect for coelics and people with intolerances. It is also soy free as we wanted to make sure our friends with allergies had a cheesecake option. We have an amazing baked lemon and blueberry vegan cheesecake that uses silken tofu. To make this vegan lemon cheesecake and hold it together nicely, I used a springform cake tin. This also makes it nice and easy to remove.

    Vegan lemon and strawberry cheesecake on a plate this recipe
    Whole Vegan Lemon and Strawberry Cheesecake with beautiful fresh mint and strawberry garnish
    Jump to:
    • ๐ŸฅฎBiscuit Base
    • ๐Ÿ‹Cheesecake filling
    • ๐Ÿ“Strawberry Layer
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐ŸณHow To
    • โ“ FAQ
    • ๐ŸฐSimilar Recipes
    • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe
    • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Comments

    ๐ŸฅฎBiscuit Base

    I LOVE a biscuit base. To make this 100% gluten free, you need to choose gluten free oats. Alternatives that are also gluten free include quinoa flakes and buckwheat flakes. These are also great as an alternative to oats for breakfast - I use these in my Superfood, High Protein Breakfast Bowl.

    To hold the ingredients together, I used a vegan egg replacement - milled linseed / flaxseed. This is a great ingredient for desserts and for binding burgers and patties. You can find out more about the best Vegan Egg Replacements here.

    ๐Ÿ‹Cheesecake filling

    This vegan lemon cheesecake is soy free as it does not use tofu. It has very simple ingredients. The cashews, coconut cream and coconut oil become nice and creamy when blended together. You can choose what kind of sugar you use. I like to use coconut palm sugar in a lot of my baking, but using a white sugar will give the classic creamy white cheesecake look which contrasts beautifully with the other layers.

    ๐Ÿ“Strawberry Layer

    Tangy and fragrant strawberries are a classic topping for a chilled cheesecake and this is a super simple soft set jelly that not only looks beautiful, but tastes amazing! Instead of traditional gelatine (ew) we use Agar, which is a gelling agent made from seaweed. I like to use this organic one. Be careful not to use too much or the jelly top can become a bit hard, which isn't nice.

    ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐ŸณHow To

    Here's how to make the delicious crunchy biscuit base for the cheesecake. I've written a summary first, then you can see how to make it with simple images.

    1. Make the base from blending up oats, linseed, sugar and almonds. Then add the melted coconut oil/vegan butter.
    2. Press into the spring form tin and bake.
    3. Make the delicious lemon filling by blending the soaked cashews, lemon zest, sugar, coconut cream and coconut oil. Spread the filling evenly across the base and let it chill.
    4. Once it's set, make the topping. Heat strawberries sugar and agar. Once cooked, leave it to cool. Then top your cheesecake and let it set!
    • vegan lemon cheesecake base ingredients in bowls
      Get the ingredients ready; oats, milled linseed / flaxseed, coconut oil (or vegan margarine), sugar and almonds
    • Cheesecake base ingredients in a blender
      Blend all the ingredients, except the oil / margarine, until you have a fine(ish) crumb
    • Lining a spring form tin with greaseproof paper
      Line a springform tine with greaseproof paper
    • Pouring oil into vegan lemon cheesecake base ingredients
      Place the blended biscuit base mixture in a bowl, then pour in the melted coconut oil / vegan margarine
    • Cheesecake biscuit base ingredients in a bowl with oil
      Mix the ingredients together well
    • Cheesecake base mix in springform tin
      Add the mixture to the springform tin and press down with a spoon. Bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 180ยฐC until it's a little crunchy
    Handy 'How To' steps for making the delicious crunchy cheesecake base

    Here's how to make the creamy zingy lemon cheesecake filling, and the beautiful strawberry topping.

    • Vegan lemon cheesecake filling ingredients
      Get all the cheesecake filling ingredients ready; coconut cream, coconut oil, sugar, lemons and cashews
    • Cashews in a pan
      Soak cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain
    • Lemon rind in a blender
      Add juice and zest of 2 lemons to a blender
    • Cashews and other vegan lemon cheesecake ingredients in a blender
      Add the rest of the vegan lemon cheesecake filling ingredients to the blender
    • Cheesecake filling blended up in a blender
      Blend all the cheesecake filling ingredients until smooth
    • Cheesecake filling being poured onto biscuit base
      Pour the vegan lemon cheesecake filling on to the cooled biscuit base
    • Cheesecake filling in a spring form tin
      Make sure it is evenly spread across the base. Chill for at least 5 hours
    • Strawberry, sugar and agar for the topping.
      Strawberry, sugar and agar for the topping.
    • Chop the strawberries
      Chop the strawberries
    • Gently heat the strawberries with water, sugar & agar. Leave to cool an pour over the set cheesecake
      Gently heat the strawberries with water, sugar & agar. Leave to cool and pour over the set cheesecake
    • Gently spread the strawberry jelly over the top and leave to set in the fridge
      Gently spread the strawberry jelly over the top and leave to set in the fridge
    • Once set, you can cut the cake!
      Once set, you can cut the cake!
    Handy 'How To' Guide for making the filling and topping of this amazing cheesecake

    โ“ FAQ

    Can I freeze the cheesecake?

    Yes (if there is any left!). Vegan lemon cheesecake actually freezes very well. Either freeze whole or cut into slices so you can get a little out at a time for a treat.

    Can I make other flavours of cheesecake?

    Absolutely - get creative! You can add blueberries and extra vanilla essence for a blueberry and vanilla one. Or even do a chocolate one by adding 5 tablespoon cocoa or cacao to the filling instead of the lemon flavours.

    Can I make mini vegan lemon cheesecakes?

    Yes. We used one big spring form cake tin, but you can use bottomless ramekins / food rings which you divide the mixture equally between. Or you can use muffins tins lined with paper muffin cases.

    What if I only have a tin of coconut milk, not coconut cream?

    You can put your tin of coconut milk in the fridge for a few hours (or overnight), and it will separate into coconut cream on the top, and coconut water on the bottom. So you can just scoop off the cream.

    slice of vegan lemon and strawberry cheesecake on a plate
    A gorgeous slice of this vegan cheesecake, with a perfectly sliced strawberry for garnish

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    ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

    Strawberry and Lemon cheesecake on a plate

    Vegan Lemon and Strawberry Cheesecake (gluten and soy free)

    Vanessa Sturman
    This delicious Vegan Lemon and Strawberry Cheesecake has a crunchy biscuit base and creamy filling, with a sweet strawberry topping. Great for friends with allergies as it is soy and gluten free. Perfect for entertaining and summer parties.
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    Prep Time 35 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Refridgeration time 5 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs
    Course Afternoon Tea, Dessert, pudding
    Cuisine American, british, French
    Servings 16 slices
    Calories 318 kcal

    Equipment

    • Spring form tin
    • Blender
    • Saucepan
    • Zester / grater
    • Lemon squeezer

    Ingredients Note:

    For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.

    (Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)

    Ingredients

    Biscuit Base

    • 120 g (1ยฝ cups ) oats / quinoa flakes (use gluten free oats to make it fully gluten free)
    • 130 g (1 cup) almonds
    • 50 g (โ…“ cup ) coconut palm sugar / caster sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 40 g (โ…“ cup) milled linseed / flaxseed
    • 80 g (โ…“ cup ) coconut oil / coconut butter, melted (vegan margarine will also work)

    Cheesecake filling

    • 210 g (1ยฝ cups ) cashews
    • 50 g (ยผ cup) coconut oil, melted
    • 110 g (ยฝ cup) sugar (caster sugar will keep a whiter colour, but any sugar will work fine)
    • 150 ml (โ…” cup) coconut cream (either buy a tin of coconut cream or put a tin of coconut milk in the fridge for at least 4 hours so you can scoop the cream off the top)
    • 2 lemons (juice and zest of)

    Strawberry jelly topping

    • ยฝ teaspoon agar
    • 50 g (ยผ cups) sugar
    • 250 g strawberries
    • 50 ml (ยผ cup) water

    Instructions

    To make the biscuit base

    • Preheat the oven to 180ยฐC / 350ยฐF / Gas Mark 4 and line the bottom of a spring form tin with some greaseproof paper.
    • Blend up all the ingredients, except the coconut oil, until you have a fine(ish) crumb.
    • Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl, and mix in the melted coconut oil.
    • Spoon the mixture into the spring form tin (or other tart dish), and press down with a spoon so it's nice and compact.
    • Bake for 10 minutes (or 15 minutes for a crunchier base). Once done, leave to cool.

    To make the cheesecake filling

    • Place all the cheesecake filling ingredients in a blender.
    • Blend until nice and smooth.
    • Pour the mixture on to the cheesecake base (as long as it has cooled).
    • Place the whole cheesecake in the fridge for at least 5 hours to set.
    • Once the cheesecake is set, you can add the strawberry topping! Don't try to add it on before it sets or it will just sink into the cheesecake.

    To make the strawberry jelly topping

    • Remove the stalks from the strawberries and chop roughly
    • In a saucepan, gently heat the sugar, water and strawberries until the sugar dissolves and the strawberries start to break down.
    • Add the agar and stir gently, simmer for 2- 3 minutes.
    • Allow the jelly to cool for about 10 minutes. Stir occasssionally so it does not start to set yet.
    • Once cooled, gently pour and spread over the now set cheesecake.
    • Return to the fridge to allow the strawberry layer to set, this will take about half an hour.
    • To serve - run a knife around the edge of the tin, then release. Either serve on the tin base, or carefully move to a plate!

    Notes

    This cheesecake needs to be kept in the fridge until you are just ready to serve!ย 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 149mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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