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Caramel Walnut Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust

June 8, 2017 by Samuel Warde

Caramel Walnut Cheesecak

I’ve still got a bunch of raw cashews that the folks over at Gourmet Nuts and Dried Fruit sent us so I’ve been using them a lot in a various recipes. So far, I’ve made a bunch of savory dishes, but I thought it might be time to try something new. In a previous recipe, I’ve used cashews as the base for a cheesecake and it turned out really well. This time I used the same recipe, but I added some walnut caramel to the mix to make it more interesting and it was fantastic.

Caramel Walnut Cheesecak

To make the caramel, I used coconut milk instead of heavy cream and slowly cooked it for about an hour until it became sticky and sweet. The great thing about using cashews as well as walnuts  as a base for cheesecake is that they are nutrient dense and contain many vital minerals and vitamins. Cashews contain arginine which is good for the lining of arterial walls and also helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol. They also contain healthy fats, fiber and protein. Walnuts are a great source of nutrients too as they contain large amounts of omega-3 fats, copper and manganese. Additionally, they have been shown to reduce the risk of several cancers and also help to lower the risk of heart disease.

Caramel Walnut Cheesecak

Unfortunately, this recipe does contain quite a bit of sugar, so it’s not a “healthy” cheesecake. I do, however, think it is healthier than the real dairy version. I’ve been meaning to try using different types of healthier sweeteners, like dates and coconut sugar, but I don’t always have those items on hand so it’s convenient to keep using regular sugar. Of course, you should check the brand to make sure the sugar you’re using is vegan. We’d love to hear from you if you try this recipe out so let us know in the comments below. Enjoy!

Caramel Walnut Cheesecake

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Caramel Walnut Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust

Prep Time: 1 hour

Cook/Cool Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 2 hours

Yield: 1 large cheesecake

Caramel Walnut Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust

Vegan cashew-based cheesecake with sticky, sweet walnut caramel with delicious cinnamon and vanilla graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

    For the cheesecake filling
  • 2 1/2 cups cashews, soaked overnight
  • 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup water
  • For the crust
  • 2 cups ground graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the walnut caramel
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts
  • 1tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the caramelized walnuts by combining the coconut milk and sugar in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and continue to simmer for about 1 hour until it begins to thicken and turn golden brown, stirring quite often.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the walnuts and vanilla extract.
  4. While the caramel is cooking, prepare the crust by mixing together the ground graham crackers, vegan butter, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the mixture into the bottom of a pie plate and press until evenly distributed. Refrigerate for 30 minutes while making the caramel and filling.
  6. To prepare the filling, add the cashews, sugar, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, cornstarch, sea salt, nutritional yeast, vanilla extract and water to a blender and blend until smooth.
  7. Once the caramelized walnuts are done, pour half of them onto the pie crust and spread evenly.
  8. Then pour in the creamy cashew filling.
  9. Finally, top with the remaining caramelized walnuts.
  10. Bake at 325° for about 45-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Samuel Warde
Samuel Warde

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