Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake

This vegan chocolate cheesecake is rich and creamy with a hobnob biscuit base. It’s super easy to make with no-baking required and best of all, no cashews or coconut cream! It is the perfect summer dessert.

What is your go-to summer dessert? Mine has definitely got to be cheesecake!

I’ve created a few different cheesecake variations on my blog now but I have been craving this chocolate one SO much lately.

I love this recipe because it’s so easy to make with simple ingredients, and it tastes exactly like traditional cheesecake! Your friends and family will LOVE this, and they’ll never know it’s vegan unless you tell them!

No cashews or no coconut cream

This chocolate cheesecake has no cashews or coconut cream in the filling. Although some of the ingredients I use in my cheesecakes are quite specific, I think they make for a much easier and much creamier cheesecake.

With cashew cheesecakes, you need a super powerful blended or you’ll end up with a lumpy filling. And with coconut cream, I find the consistency can vary from brand to brand. Plus it has a very overpowering taste.

I much prefer to use a dairy-free whipped cream alternative, which creates a texture and taste that is identical to traditional cheesecake.

Depending on the ingredients in the vegan cream cheese you use, there may be a little coconut but the flavour will not be noticeable at all. And the texture will be the same every time.

Ingredients and equipment you’ll need:

• Hobnob biscuits. I used original Hobnob biscuits for this cheesecake base just to switch things up a little. These are accidentally vegan biscuits and can be found in most shops and supermarkets in the UK. I have written instructions for an alternative base in the recipe card, just in case you don’t have Hobnobs to hand!
• Dairy-free margarine. This is used to help solidify the biscuit base. Make sure to use vegan margarine (the spreadable one) and not vegan ‘butter’ (the block one).
• Vegan cream cheese. As always, I recommend using Violife cream cheese for dairy-free cheesecake. It has the best flavour and texture, and doesn’t contain as much water as other brands. Check out my post about the best vegan cream cheese for baking for more options.
• Icing sugar. To sweeten things up. This is also known as powdered sugar in some places.
• Dairy-free whipping cream. Any vegan cream that whips into peaks will work for this recipe. I used Elmlea plant double cream but I’ve been informed by readers that Oatly whippable works well too.
• Vegan chocolate. You can use any type of chocolate you like for this cheesecake. Some of my favourites are Nomo, Moo-Free and Lovett’s.
• 9-inch springform tin. It’s important to use a springform tin if you plan to remove the cheesecake from the tin to serve it. If you don’t mind eating it straight from the tin then you can use a regular 9-inch cake tin. You can use a smaller tin if you want your cheesecake to be thicker, although it may take a little longer to set.
• Electric whisk or stand mixer. You’ll need to whip up the cheesecake filling and this can take quite a while manually. I recommend an electric whisk or stand mixer for ease.

How to make vegan chocolate cheesecake

Step 1:

Take 300g of Hobnob biscuits and crush them into fine crumbs. You can do this in a blender or food processor, or you can do it the old fashioned way by crushing them with the end of a large rolling pin. Regardless of which method you use, make sure to crush them up finely as any large chunks will make the base more prone to breaking.

Step 2:

Next, melt 90g of dairy-free margarine. Pour it into a large bowl with the Hobnob crumbs and mix well, until all of the crumbs are coated.

Transfer the buttery crumbs into a 9-inch springform tin and press them very firmly into place. Pop it in the fridge for now, while you prepare the cheesecake filling.

Step 3:

Melt 180g of your favourite dairy-free chocolate over a low heat. Set it aside for now so that it’s completely cool when you add it to the filling.

Step 4:

In a large bowl, mix together 400g of vegan cream cheese and 80g of icing sugar.

Next, add 180ml of vegan whipping cream. Use an electric whisk or stand mixer to whip it into the cream cheese until the mixture becomes thick and holds firm peaks. Make sure that you don’t under-whip it or the cheesecake will not set properly.

Step 5:

Once the chocolate has cooled completely, add it to the bowl of cheesecake filling. Gently fold it in using a spatula or wooden spoon. Do not whisk it in.

Step 6:

Spoon the chocolate cheesecake filling over your biscuit base and spread it out evenly.

Place it in the fridge for 6-8 hours or leave it overnight.

Step 7:

Once the cheesecake has set, carefully remove it from the tin and transfer to a cake stand or plate. Decorate with some melted chocolate and/or chocolate chips if desired.

FAQ

More vegan cheesecake recipes

• White chocolate cheesecake
• Strawberry cheesecake
• Biscoff cheesecake
• Vanilla cheesecake
• Oreo cheesecake

That’s all for now! I hope you enjoy my vegan chocolate cheesecake recipe! If you make it at home, please let me know what you think by leaving a comment and/or rating below! xo

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Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake

Creamy dairy-free chocolate cheesecake without cashews or coconut.

Course Dessert

Cuisine vegan

Keyword vegan chocolate cheesecake

Prep Time 30 minutes

Chill time 6 hours

Servings 12 slices

Calories 387 kcal

Ingredients

• 300 g Hobnob biscuits
• 90 g Vegan margarine, melted
• 180 g Vegan chocolate
• 400 g Vegan cream cheese (I recommend Violife for best results)
• 80 g Icing sugar
• 180 ml Vegan whipping cream (I used Elmlea plant double cream)

Instructions

1. Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs. Add to a large bowl with the melted margarine and mix well until all the crumbs are evenly coated.

2. Press the biscuit crumbs tightly into the bottom of a 9-inch spring form tin. Place in the fridge while you prepare the filling.

3. Melt the chocolate over a low heat and set aside to cool completely.

4. In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese and icing sugar. Add the whipping cream and use an electric whisk to whip everything together until thick. The mixture should hold firm peaks.

5. Add the cooled melted chocolate to the bowl and gently fold it in using a spatula or wooden spoon.

6. Spoon the chocolate filling on top of the biscuit base and spread it out evenly.

7. Place the cheesecake in the fridge for 6-8 hours or leave it overnight to set.

Recipe Notes

• Hobnobs can be substituted with an equal amount of Digestive biscuits.
• Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 387 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Fat 27g42%

Sodium 298mg13%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 22g92%

Sugar 20g22%

Protein 2g4%

* All values are an estimate only and will vary depending on the food brands used.