So you’re throwing a party and want dessert to scream “I’m fabulous” without screaming over your budget or your lactose intolerance?
Enter: mocha cheesecake. It’s rich, smooth, and vegan—because we love the animals but not the bloating.
Stack this glorious coffee-kissed dessert on your charcuterie board and watch your friends pretend it’s their “cheat day.”
It blends that dreamy mocha flavor with creamy texture, minus the cow, plus the sass.
Perfect with espresso shots, gossip, and judgment-free second helpings.
Because who says plant-based desserts can’t show up dressed like Beyoncé at a brunch buffet?
Mocha Cheesecake on Charcuterie Board
This vegan mocha cheesecake layers creamy texture with bold espresso flavor, making your charcuterie board the center of delicious drama.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup crushed vegan graham crackers
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Filling:
- 1½ cups soaked cashews overnight or 1 hour in hot water
- ½ cup coconut cream
- ¼ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine graham crackers, oil, and syrup in a bowl.
- Press crust mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill while prepping filling.
- Blend cashews, coconut cream, coffee, syrup, oil, cacao, vanilla, and salt until creamy.
- Pour filling over the crust, smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Slice and serve on your board with espresso beans and berries for drama.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 10%
- Calcium: 6%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Vitamin B12: 5%
- Folate: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a swirl of vegan dark chocolate on top for flair.
- Use espresso powder if you want a stronger coffee hit.
- Serve with fruit, nuts, or extra sass.
- Store leftovers in the fridge—if you have any.
- This freezes beautifully, unlike your last situationship.
