Best Vegan Graham Cracker Crust For Vegan Cheesecake Recipes

THE BEST VEGAN CHEESECAKE RECIPE EVER! STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• First prepare the graham cracker crust by crushing the graham crackers in a food processor to fine crumbs.
• Add the melted vegan butter and pulse until it resembles wet sand
• Press the crumbs into the prepared greased & parchment lined cake pan evenly on the bottom and up the sides.
• Freeze while you prepare the cheesecake batter
• Placing all of the cheesecake ingredients into the work bowl of your food processor and pulse to blend
• Scrape the sides of the bowl to ensure an even mix then blend again to a smooth mixture
• Pour the batter into the crust and bake in a water bath in a preheated 350°F and bake for 60 minutes
• After 60 minutes turn the oven off but leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door cracked open to cool slowly for another 60 minutes
• Remove the cheesecake & cool completely at room temperature and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set or overnight before unmolding.
• For the strawberry compote place the fresh or frozen strawberries with the optional sugar in a heavy bottom sauce pot and cook over low to medium heat
• Bring to a low boil stirring often to prevent scorching
• Cool compote and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week before using
• Loosen the sides and bottom of the cheesecake pan with a blowtorch or by submerging the pan into hot water and running a small spatula around the edges
• Vegan Cheesecakes unmold very easily so flip int out onto your serving platter then add the cooled strawberry compote to the top

VEGAN GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST

Steps:

• Place graham crackers in a food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs form. If you don't have a food processor, place the crackers in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin the press and roll over the crackers until crumbs are formed.
• Add the melted vegan butter and sugar and pulse until combined. This mixture will be thick and have a sandy texture.
• Pour crumbs into a pie pan or springform pan (for a vegan cheesecake). Use the back of a measuring cup, a glass, or a rubber spatula to press crumbs into the pan and up the sides. This crust mixture will fit a 9 to 10-inch pan.
• To pre-bake, bake in a preheated oven set to 350°F/175°C for 8 to 9 minutes. If the crust is for a no-bake pie, refrigerate for 1 hour before filling.