(Vegan, GF) Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bars

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October 15, 2023
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These Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bars are vegan, gluten-free, creamy vegan vanilla cheesecake bars with a rich caramel pecan topping that require zero baking time!

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How to Make Vegan Caramel:

  1. Combine the vanilla oat milk, coconut milk, brown sugar, granulated cane sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk to combine.
  2. Reduce heat to LOW to simmer for 25-30 minutes, until reduced, an amber brown color, and thick like traditional caramel.
  3. Remove from heat to cool.

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How to Make Vegan Cheesecake:

For the Crust:

  1. Line an 8x8” baking pan with parchment paper, having extra parchment go over the edges to create “sleeves” for easy removal later.
  2. Combine all ingredients into a food processor or high speed blender. Pulse until crumb like texture.
  3. Press into the prepared pan. Chill in the freezer while you prep the filling.

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. Combine all ingredients into a large high speed blender. Pulse until very smooth and creamy. Adjust to taste with maple syrup.
  2. Pour over the crust and spread out evenly with the back of a spoon.
  3. Freeze for 4-5 hours.

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How to Store Leftover Vegan Cheesecake:

Store leftover vegan cheesecake either in the freezer (when properly stored in freezer-safe bags) for up to 1 month or in the fridge up to 3 days.

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(Vegan, GF) Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bars

Creamy vegan vanilla cheesecake bars with a rich caramel pecan topping, plus it requires no baking time!

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TOTAL:
20
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20
Author:
Lauren Taylor

Ingredients

Servings: 12-14

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup Roasted Pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups Medjool Dates, pitted
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. Fine Sea Salt

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 cups Cashews, soaked overnight and drained
  • 1/3 cup @malkorganics Vanilla Oat Milk
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
  • 13.5 oz Canned Coconut Milk, cream only
  • 2 tbsp. Coconut Oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp. Fine Sea Salt

For the Caramel Pecan Topping:

  • 13.5 oz Canned Coconut Milk
  • 3 tbsp. @malkorganics Vanilla Oat Milk
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, or Coconut Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Cane Sugar
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

For the Crust:

  1. Line an 8x8” baking pan with parchment paper, having extra parchment go over the edges to create “sleeves” for easy removal later.
  2. Combine all ingredients into a food processor or high speed blender. Pulse until crumb like texture.
  3. Press into the prepared pan. Chill in the freezer while you prep the filling.

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. Combine all ingredients into a large high speed blender. Pulse until very smooth and creamy. Adjust to taste with maple syrup.
  2. Pour over the crust and spread out evenly with the back of a spoon.
  3. Freeze for 4-5 hours.

For the Caramel Pecan Topping:

  1. Combine the vanilla oat milk, coconut milk, brown sugar, granulated cane sugar, and a pinch of salt. Whisk to combine.
  2. Reduce heat to LOW to simmer for 25-30 minutes, until reduced, an amber brown color, and thick like traditional caramel.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in the pecans and let cool 10-15 minutes before spreading evenly over the cheesecake.
  4. Freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
  5. Slice into individual bars to enjoy!

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