No-bake vegan pumpkin cheesecake with 3 layers: nutty crust, creamy pumpkin spice filling, and fluffy whipped topping. Easy, dairy-free, and holiday-ready.
Crust:
1 cup raw pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Filling:
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup cashews, soaked
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/3 cup vegan cream cheese
Topping:
Coconut whipped cream
Toasted pecans
Cinnamon or nutmeg
1. Line a springform pan with parchment paper.
2. Pulse nuts, oats, dates, cinnamon, and salt in a processor. Press into pan. Chill.
3. Blend soaked cashews, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut milk, vanilla, spice, and cream cheese until smooth.
4. Spread over crust. Chill for 6+ hours or overnight.
5. Once firm, top with coconut whip and garnish with nuts or spice.
6. Slice and serve chilled.
Store covered in fridge up to 5 days.
Swap nuts for sunflower seeds if needed.
Use any smooth vegan cream cheese for best texture.