This Vegan Chocolate Orange Cheesecake is a delicious treat that's dairy free and egg free! Most vegan recipes are super healthy, which is great, but I decided to make this more of a indulgent treat by adding a bourbon biscuit base. This cheesecake is super creamy, packed with chocolate orange flavour and so delicious! It would really impress at a dinner party. It'd also be sooo delicious with a dollop of coconut cream. I've tested this out on non-vegans and they loved it.

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For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to make Vegan Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

To make the bourbon biscuit base, use a food processor to blitz the biscuits into crumbs, add melted dairy free butter, and press the mixture into the bottom of the tin. Put it in the fridge to set.

To make the filling, mix together the soaked cashews, orange juice, orange extract, cocoa powder, maple syrup and coconut milk. Blend the mixture in a food processor until smooth. Then add the melted coconut oil in stages, mixing it well between each addition. Pour the filling into the tin and smooth it on top. Put it in the freezer to set overnight.

To make the chocolate orange segments, melt the dark chocolate, then stir in the orange extract and golden syrup, and pour it into a mould. Leave it to set in the fridge, then pop them out of the mould. I'm far too lazy to temper chocolate, but if you did it would give them a lovely shine!

Once the cheesecake is set, let it come to fridge temperature so it is easier to slice. Then decorate it with some melted dark chocolate. Add the chocolate orange segments and some orange zest to serve.

For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.

What are bourbon biscuits?

Bourbon sandwich biscuits are a classic British biscuit. They are rectangular shaped with a chocolate cream filling sandwiched between two chocolate biscuits. They are named after a French royal family. They are also commonly vegan friendly! (Do check the label before you buy, but most bourbons are free from animal products).

How do you make the orange segments for decoration?

I used a chocolate mould that I bought online to make the segments. It only has 9 segments, but you can make them in batches. I used Callebaut dark chocolate as it is vegan, but you can use any vegan suitable chocolate. Melt the chocolate gently, I usually do this in the microwave but you can also do it in a glass bowl over simmering water. Microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds, then stir it, then blast in 10 second intervals, stirring between each one. If you like you can temper the chocolate. Then I added orange extract and mixed it in, you don't have to do this but it makes the chocolate taste very orangey and delicious! Pour or pipe the melted chocolate into the mould, then leave to set fully. Or you can use Buttermilk Orange Choccy Segments, or a square of Nomo Chocolate Orange Crunch Bar or the Galaxy Smooth Orange Chocolate Bar.

More tips for making the Vegan Chocolate Orange Cheesecake:

If you can't find bourbon biscuits for the base, you can use oreos instead, or vegan suitable digestive biscuits. If you are using a biscuit that doesn't have a creme centre, you may need extra dairy free butter.
The cheesecake can be re-frozen after it has set - I recommended slicing it into portions beforehand - then you can defrost as required!
Instead of maple syrup, you could use agave nectar or another liquid sweetener.

Troubleshooting

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