My vegan version of the Cheesecake Factory’s oreo dream cheesecake!

this is my veganized version of cheesecake factory’s oreo dream cheesecake! this vegan version was one of the best desserts i’ve ever made and so fun to do! i love making vegan versions of treats i loved before i went vegan (and making them better than the non-vegan versions by not using animal products😉)

last photo is the original, this cheesecake has a layer of chocolate cake, whipped chocolate ganache, oreo cheesecake, oreo mousse, topped with a smooth ganache. decorating cakes is not my strong suit lol so i decided to decorate mine with oreos on top and crumbled chocolate cake around the side instead of chocolate chips.

these are the recipes i used:

for the chocolate cake, https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-chocolate-cake/

nora cooks chocolate cake is my go to, i used the same size springform pan i used for the cheesecake so the layers matched.

for the cheesecake, https://www.spabettie.com/new-york-cheesecake/#

i used this recipe with tofutti cream cheese, and added a bit of vanilla and vegan lactic acid. i didn’t do the crust, i added a parchment round to the bottom of my springform pan and greased it so it wouldn’t stick and i could get it out easier.

for the mousse, https://schoolnightvegan.com/home/vegan-whipped-cream/#google_vignette

i made this whipped cream, then i whipped up a tofutti cream cheese with the cream parts of ~15-20 oreos, then folded in about half the whipped cream along with the crushed cookie parts of the oreos.

for the ganache, i cannot find the original recipe, but i’ve been using these proportions whenever i make ganache. heat up an entire can of thai kitchen unsweetened coconut milk until it’s just about to boil, then pour 1/2 cup over 3/4 cup of chocolate chips. let it sit for ~30 seconds, add a splash of vanilla, and whisk it smooth. let it sit until the consistency has thickened, then poured over the top. at this point, i had my cheesecake in the freezer for ~30-45 mins so the ganache set on top easier.

for the whipped ganache, use the same recipe, let it sit in the fridge for 30-40 mins until almost solid, then whip with stand mixer until fluffy.