This is a bit of a deviation from my usually tutti fruity style. Why the detour? Well Chocolate Covered Katie inspired me with her question of the day a few weeks ago: “What would be your dream cheesecake flavor?” Instantly marshmallow cheesecake came into my mind. I made it, and then I tasted it, and it was so amazing it felt wrong to keep it a secret. So I am sharing with you this very sticky and sweet indulgence.
It’s not raw, but it is vegan. And it is really easy to make…like 3 ingredients + a crust easy. And no baking is required. Oh and it’s addictive too.
When I became vegan it wasn’t cheese or butter or ice-cream that I missed the most. It was gelatin-based things like jello and gummies and marshmallows. Luckily Dandies has vegans covered on the marshmallow thing. I haven’t yet figured out how to make a raw marshmallow, but don’t think I haven’t tried…and will keep trying.
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- CRUST
- 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil (warmed to a liquid)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- FILLING
- 2 cups vegan marshmallows (I used about 24 Dandies Marshmallows)
- 1 package silken tofu (12 oz)
- 3 tbsp coconut oil (warmed to a liquid)
Instructions
- FOR THE CRUST: Process the oats in the food processor until they are in crumb-sized pieces. Add the remaining ingredients for the crust, and process until combined. It should be moist and stick together when squeezed.
- Press the crust into a 6″ springform pan. Refrigerate.
- FOR THE FILLING: Melt the marshmallows in the microwave. Keep an eye on them because they will puff up and over the top of the bowl. Just stop and give them a stir so they deflate.
- Process the silken tofu in the food processor until smooth.
- Add the melted marshmallows and coconut oil to the food processor, and process until smooth.
- Pour on top of the crust and refrigerate overnight.
- Run a dull knife around the edge of the pan to loosen it before releasing the spring. Slice and eat.
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I completely agree with you on missing marshmallows and sweets more than anything else! This cheesecake sounds amazing 🙂
Yes! My taste buds have changed a lot, but sometimes you just want a marshmallow 😉
Marshmallows are my super unhealthy weakness. I made a deal a little while back that I won’t buy or make recipes with them until I discover a way to make my own healthy ones… But I miss them SOOOO much 🙂 When I was a kid I’d go through bags at a time {and then feel super… erm..awesome… 😉 } This looks dreamy!
I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve tried making my own vegan marshmallows and failed epically! One time the pot was so encrusted with hardened burned sugar it had to soak for like 2 hours before I could manage to scrub it clean!! If you can figure it out than I will dub you a marshmallow genius!!
And yes marshmallows are my weakness too, I know that tummy-full-of-marshmallow feeling all to well. I used to eat whole bags of them too…I even ate whole bags of Dandies until I went soy-free 🙁
Yes, my experiments so far have all been complete flunks. Cleaning disasters aside — my worst failed attempt ended up being a bunch of green fishy-smelling substance lol. I’ll explain how this happened one day when I arrived at a successful batch… 😉 #thingsthatkeepmeupatnight…
Hahaha!! Green?? I can’t wait to hear that story 🙂
Here it is! Your cheesecake recipe! When you told me you had a not-healthy one too I had to check it out. I love no-bake recipes and the idea of using marshmallows is so creative! Love it!
Hahaha I didn’t expect you to hunt it down 😀 Yeah it’s definitely a tasty indulgence!
I have an almost expired bag of dandies I need to use up! I am going to try this subbing coconut butter for the oil. I will report back on the results! 😎
Wow I haven’t thought about this recipe in FOREVER, but I love it and you can never let marshmallows go to waste! Hope it turns out well, let me know…🤗
Omg it turned out amazing! I used vegan graham crackers crushed with almond milk for crust and the coconut butter in place of the oil made it so rich and delicious! I went full on s’mores cheesecake by adding some melted chocolate on the top! Pure indulgence! Thank you so much for all of your wonderful and healthy vegan recipes! <3
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YAY!! Ah I am so happy it was a success, that sounds absolutely incredible with chocolate on top I wish I could steal a slice from you😋😋 Thank you for the lovely feedback (and s’mores cheesecake inspo…) Karah!