Banoffee Cheesecake (Printable Version)
Creamy vegan banoffee dessert with caramel, banana, and a crunchy biscuit base.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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100g margarine or dairy-free butter, melted
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200g biscuits (gluten-free, if needed), finely crushed
→ Filling
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1 ripe banana
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80g powdered sugar
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340g plant-based cream cheese
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50g thick coconut cream
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140g cashews (soak overnight in warm water first)
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Caramel sauce (vegan-friendly, homemade or from a store)
→ Toppings
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Cream, whipped (80ml dairy-free version)
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Banana slices, fresh
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A drizzle of plant-based caramel sauce
# Steps:
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Cover the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper and put it aside. Heat the vegan butter or margarine over a low flame until melted. Pulse the biscuits into fine crumbs in a blender or food processor. Combine the crumbs with the melted butter in a bowl until it looks like moist sand. Firmly press this mixture into the prepared pan. Chill it in the fridge while you move on to the filling.
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Pour out the water from the soaked cashews. In a high-powered blender, mix them with the other filling ingredients. Let it blend for a solid 5 minutes until it’s super smooth, scraping the sides if it sticks. Pour the mix over the cooled biscuit base, smoothing the top with a spoon or spatula. If you like, drizzle some caramel sauce and make swirls. Tap the pan on the counter a few times to get out air bubbles. Refrigerate it overnight or for at least 8 hours till it’s firm.
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Using a mixer, whip the plant-based cream in a large bowl until it’s thick and holds shape. Move the whipped cream into a piping bag with a star tip. Spread caramel sauce over the chilled cheesecake’s top, smoothing it gently. Pipe the whipped cream along the edges, spacing it out for a decorative look. Place slices of banana in between the cream swirls. Slice it using a clean, sharp knife, wiping it as you go for neat pieces. Serve right away and dig in!
# Notes:
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Keep the cheesecake in an airtight box in the fridge and eat within 3 days.
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Add banana slices just before serving to keep them from turning brown.
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For a gluten-free version, use verified gluten-free biscuits and check all the other ingredients.