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Chicken Alfredo with Coffee Cheesecake

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This plant-based Alfredo is luscious and creamy, without a single chicken feather. Paired with bold, rich coffee cheesecake. Dinner and dessert? Handled.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 510 kcal

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.