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Coffee-Stuffed Burgers with Espresso Cheesecake

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Savory vegan coffee-stuffed burgers and creamy espresso cheesecake—balanced like your favorite rom-com: one part fire, one part sugar.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 510 kcal

Ingredients
  

Coffee-Stuffed Vegan Burgers:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 tbsp espresso powder
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp liquid smoke optional but fabulous
  • 2 tbsp flour any kind
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 burger buns
  • Lettuce tomato, and onion for garnish

Espresso Cheesecake (Vegan):

  • 1½ cups raw cashews soaked for 4 hours
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup crushed graham crackers vegan
  • 2 tbsp melted vegan butter

Instructions
 

Coffee-Stuffed Vegan Burgers:

  • Mash black beans in a bowl until mostly smooth with a few chunks.
  • Add cooked quinoa, espresso powder, soy sauce, garlic, cumin, liquid smoke, salt, pepper, and flour.
  • Mix well until firm. Shape into 4 patties with your hands.
  • Heat oil in skillet, cook patties 5–7 minutes per side until crispy and heated through.
  • Toast burger buns, then assemble with veggies and your favorite vegan sauce.

Espresso Cheesecake:

  • Blend soaked cashews, maple syrup, coconut cream, lemon juice, vanilla, espresso, and salt until silky.
  • Mix crushed crackers with melted vegan butter. Press into springform pan to form a crust.
  • Pour cheesecake filling on top and smooth it out.
  • Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40 minutes. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Slice and serve like you own the place.

Notes

📈 Nutritional Values (Per Serving: 1 Burger + 1 Cheesecake Slice)

  • Calories: 510
  • Total Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 13g

💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 14%
  • Calcium: 7%
  • Magnesium: 11%
  • Folate: 9%
  • Potassium: 10%

💁‍♀️ Additional Notes & Tips

  • Add a pinch of cinnamon to the cheesecake filling for an extra layer of warm flavor.
  • Use cold leftover burgers in wraps the next day, if they survive that long.
  • If your crust crumbles a little, so do we. It's still perfection.
  • Store cheesecake in the fridge for up to 5 days—if you don’t eat it for breakfast.
  • Coffee and chocolate make everything better. Even Mondays.