Description
This Valentine Eggless Cheesecake features an irresistible flavor, is simple to prepare, and uses key ingredients like cream cheese and graham crackers, making it perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups (230 grams) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 full sheets graham crackers or 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (66 grams) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (84 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 ounces (680 grams) full-fat cream cheese
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk of choice
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or more milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9" (23 cm) springform pan on the bottom and up the sides.
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Place the crust ingredients in a food processor and process for about 30 seconds or until it easily holds together when pinched.
- Pat the mixture over the bottom and up the sides of the prepared springform pan, though it won’t reach the top.
- Bake for 14-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Prepare the filling while the crust bakes.
- Remove the crust from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before adding the cheesecake filling.
Notes
Use gluten-free oats and graham crackers for a gluten-free version.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
Feel free to customize the flavor with additional extracts or toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
