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What's that? It’s National Dessert Day and you thought we had forgotten? As lifetime members of the Sweet Treat Daily Club™ we take offense to that. Not only do we have a brand new easy homemade cheesecake recipe for you, we’re also gonna revisit some of our favorite blast from the past dessert recipes from our archives. So, if homemade cheesecake isn’t your thing keep reading and you’ll be sure to find a recipe that will delight. (But like..why isn’t homemade cheesecake your thing? Are you ok??)
The Recipe Card
So, here we are at the intersection of coconut lovers, easy cheesecake recipe enthusiasts, and just plain ol’ dessert devotees. While this recipe may be a little more of a labor of love, it is surely worth the extra time in the kitchen. And if you can’t spend a little more time in the kitchen on this, the holiest of days, National Dessert Day, then when??
So now is about the time you’re probably beginning to wonder aloud, “how do I make a cheesecake?” or, “how do I make cheesecake filling?” and possibly even, “how do I turn these Graham Crackers into a crust??” It’s ok babe, we’re gonna get through this together. Find your springform pan, dust off the cobwebs, and let’s get to work.
After you’ve assembled your crust and put it in the oven to bake, it’s time to start on the filling. What makes this recipe extra special is our Rich & Creamy Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative! By using our dairy-free coconut yogurt a few cool things happen: your cheesecake will have a delicious subtle coconut flavor, setting it apart from traditional (delicious, but boring) cheesecakes; and by cutting back on the usual dairy used in cheesecake recipes you’ll wind up with a cheesecake that’s a little lighter in texture, but definitely not light on taste.
Once your filling is mixed, pour into your cooled crust. Now here comes the really fun part: water bath. That’s right. We’re doing kitchen science over here. It’s all in the instructions provided below, but basically, you’re going to create a luxurious spa-like environment in your oven for your cheesecake to take her time gently steaming to perfection. She’s worth the extra effort and she knows it. Once your cheesecake is cooked through and fully cooled, decorate with whipped cream and toasted coconut. And most importantly, enjoy. Happy National Dessert Day!
What You'll Need
For the Graham Cracker Crust:- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 32 oz full fat cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup Harmless Harvest Unsweetened Plain Rich & Creamy Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative
- ½ cup sour cream
How To Make It
1. In large bowl, add graham crackers, sugar, salt and butter. Stir with a fork or nonstick spatula until sandy mixture forms. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350°F. Pour graham crust into springform pan and press down with back of a spoon. Bake crust for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
2. In a separate large bowl, add cream cheese and sugar. Beat with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add cornstarch. Scrape the sides of bowl and mix again. Add eggs and mix until homogeneous.
3. Scrape sides of bowl, add in Harmless Harvest Unsweetened Plain Rich & Creamy Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative and sour cream, and mix until smooth. Pour into cooled crust.
4. Lower oven to 325°F. Create a faux water bath by placing a roasting pan filled halfway with boiling water in bottom rack of oven. Place cheesecake in oven on rack above roasting pan. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes without opening oven door.
5. Turn off oven and keep door of oven slightly cracked. The cheesecake will continue to cook with door cracked. Remove after about 45 minutes, when cheesecake is puffed and center is set.
6. Let cool and top with whipped cream and toasted coconut!
RICH AND CREAMY DAIRY-FREE YOGURT ALTERNATIVE?
Yes, dear reader. You heard us correctly. Harmless Harvest Unsweetened Plain Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative has some serious body-ody-ody to it thanks to our eco-and-taste-friendly process.
To make sure our Rich & Creamy plant-based yogurt alternative tastes anything but “alternative,” we've added organic coconut cream to give it some luxurious oomph. We puree until we get a dreamy texture you'll be sure to spoon again and again. (And again. And again.)
But that delightfully tangy taste is just the start, there are plenty more reasons our Rich & Creamy is a cut above the rest… Like having no added sugar! That slight sweetness you experience is natural from the blend of coconut meat and organic coconut cream to create that oh-so dreamy Rich & Creamy texture. This dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free alternative even has five live and active yogurt strains in each tub.
Now that we filled you in on what makes this dairy-free yogurt alternative so special, all that’s left is to try it for yourself! Let’s get this Rich & Creamy dreamboat outta your dreams and into your fridge! Head on over to our store locator, select the product, select all flavors and sizes you’re looking to try, then enter your zip code and there you go! Your own personalized list of stores in your area that carry the products you’re looking for, including our iconic pink coconut water and more!
CRAVING MORE NATIONAL DESSERT DAY INSPO?
If there’s one thing we know, it’s coconuts. If there’s another thing we know, it’s making delicious desserts with our Organic, dairy-free coconut products. Here are some of our faves from our blog where we regularly post new recipes!- If you’re clinging to the last days of summer may we suggest this delectable Watermelon Cake for a sweet summery treat!
- If you’re over summer and you’re more like “please give me all the pumpkin spice all the time, thx!” then you have got to try this Pumpkin Bread recipe for the perfect slice of fall spice!
- Are you more of a drink-your-dessert person but still craving that fall flavor? Please meet your new fancy fall cocktail: the Chocolate Coconut Pumpkin Martini.
- Do you really have to be in a specific mood to enjoy these perfectly soft and chewy Funfetti Cookies? Survey says: delicious all day/any day.
- Wanna give your grandma’s apple pie recipe a run for its money? Your victory in the bag with this insanely yummy Apple Cream Pie with Streusel Topping. Sorry in advance, Nana.
- Love Coconut Cake in all its forms? You’ve got to try this Turmeric Coconut Tea Cake that Molly Baz whipped up using our Organic Coconut Smoothie. This fun twist on a tea cake is in her own words, “stuuuuuupid simple” to make. (And may we add: stuuuuuupid delicious, as well!)
