Baked Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake

The Baked Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake is a crowd-pleasing chocolate cheesecake that is rich, dense, and creamy just like traditional cheesecake. It is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free, with a crust made of hazelnuts, almond flour, and cocoa powder. The filling includes cashews, coconut cream, vegan cream cheese, dark chocolate, and flavorings. The recipe also includes a cranberry-raspberry compote to top the cheesecake. The recipe provides tips on ingredient substitutions and technical baking tips to ensure success. It requires some advance planning for soaking cashews and solidifying coconut cream.