Oh sweetie, if you think Chicken Alfredo with Coffee Cheesecake sounds like a carnivore’s fantasy, buckle up—this one’s plant-based, sass-infused magic.
We’re talking creamy fettuccine that’s totally poultry-free, yet rich enough to make your ex text you “u up?” at midnight.
Then there’s coffee cheesecake—no dairy, no drama, just dreamy decadence with a hint of espresso attitude.
This combo is elegant, indulgent, and 100% vegan, so yes, you can have morals and dessert.
Whip this up when you want to impress, but also want to keep your chakras (and arteries) clear.
Flirtatious food, meet conscious cooking.
Chicken Alfredo with Coffee Cheesecake
This plant-based Alfredo is luscious and creamy, without a single chicken feather. Paired with bold, rich coffee cheesecake. Dinner and dessert? Handled.
Ingredients
Vegan Alfredo “Chicken” Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine gluten-free optional
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
- ½ cup soaked cashews
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup oyster mushrooms shredded for “chicken” texture
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp onion powder
Vegan Coffee Cheesecake:
- 1½ cups raw cashews soaked 4 hrs
- ¼ cup coconut cream
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp brewed espresso
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 cup almond flour for crust
- 2 tbsp coconut oil for crust
- 1 tbsp maple syrup for crust
Instructions
- Boil pasta as per package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until browned, 6–8 minutes. Add a pinch of salt.
- Blend Alfredo sauce: cashews, soy milk, garlic, lemon, yeast, onion powder. Blend until smooth.
- Pour sauce into skillet with mushrooms. Simmer on low 5 minutes. Stir in pasta.
- Press crust ingredients into springform pan. Chill while making cheesecake filling.
- Blend filling: cashews, cream, syrup, espresso, vanilla, lemon, oil. Pour over crust.
- Freeze cheesecake for at least 2 hours. Remove 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
- Plate pasta with cracked pepper. Follow it with cheesecake slices that scream “I deserve this.”
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 510
- Total Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 10%
- Iron: 12%
- Magnesium: 11%
- Folate: 13%
- Vitamin B6: 9%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add a splash of white wine to Alfredo sauce for date-night-level depth.
- Use espresso powder if you’re skipping brewed coffee—just don’t skip the caffeine.
- Keep cheesecake leftovers frozen for late-night empowerment bites.
- Sprinkle toasted almonds over pasta for crunch, and chocolate shavings on cheesecake because you’re fabulous.
