Amazing Plant-Based and Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Servings 8 servings
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- for the base: 1.5 cups raw cashews 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 cup oats 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup cold vegan butter (recommend salted) for the cheesecake filling: 10 ounces vegan cream cheese 1/4 cup maple syrup (or adjust to taste) 1/4 cup coconut cream 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract for the cinnamon rolls: dough: 1 and 2/3 cups gluten-free oat flour (add more if needed one tbsp at a time) 1/3 cup almond flour 1/3 cup runny almond butter or pecan butter 4 tbsp maple syrup 1/4 cup (start with 1/4 cup and add more if needed one tbsp at a time) 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract filling: 1 cup medjool dates 1/3 cup almond butter 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract 1-2 tbsp maple syrup dash of almond extract 1-2 tbsp dairy-free milk (use less if adding maple syrup) pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- make the base: -preheat the oven to 350°f (175°c). -in a food processor, blend the cashews, oats, cinnamon, and maple syrup until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. -add the cold vegan butter and pulse until the mixture holds together when pressed. -press the base mixture evenly into an 8 x 8 parchment lined pan. -bake for about 15 minutes, then let it cool completely.
- make the cinnamon rolls: prepare the dough: -in a bowl, mix the oat flour, almond flour, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. slowly add the dairy-free milk until a soft, pliable dough forms. you can also make it in the food processor. -in a food processor, blend the cinnamon roll filling, roll up, freeze 30 minutes and cut into small rolls.
- assemble the cheesecake: -blend the cheesecake filling ingredients with an electric mixer or by hand. -once the base has cooled, spread half of the cheesecake filling over the base. -gently press the mini cinnamon rolls into the cheesecake layer. -spread the remaining cheesecake filling over the top, ensuring some rolls remain visible.
- chill and serve: -freeze the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until set. -slice and serve. any leftover cinnamon rolls can be enjoyed on the side! -store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.