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Tiramisu Cheesecake Brownies. Glutenfree Vegan Nutfree Recipe

December 26, 2013 By Richa 52 Comments

 These Tiramisu Cheesecake Brownies are 3 desserts in one. always a hit! Free of dairy, egg, gluten, yeast, nut. 
 
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Tiramisu Cheesecake Brownies | Vegan Richa


5 days to a new year! This past week went in resting in, watching movies, sleeping late, late brunches and lots of great food. I am trying not so successfully to get back to work days and blogging schedule. It took me a few hours to write up the post.

I had pinned Roxana’s Cheesecake Tiramisu Brownies a while back and the past few days were a perfect time to vegan-ize them. The cheesecake layer is a bit thin as hubbs was never fond of cheesecakes and I did not want to eat the entire pan by myself :).Which I wouldn’t usually mind, but then it is the holidays, gotta share:). He loved the balance of flavors and these were a big hit with everyone visiting as well! You can easily double the cheesecake layer and make them taller.

The Brownie layer is gluten-free, has less oil and sugar and stays soft even when refrigerated. The cheesecake layer is tofu and coconut flour. Swirl in a bit of the brownie batter on top or sprinkle with sweetened cocoa. You can also lightly soak the bottom layer in espresso + liquor before serving. Stays well refrigerated for 3-4 days.

The brownie layer has oats and coconut flour. The great thing with Oats is that it doesn’t really change the texture or taste of a baked good much when compared to a regular with gluten option. You can make just the brownies too. Double the recipe, add a 1/4 cup chocolate chips into the batter and bake. Or use my other brownie recipes for the brownie layer, regular with gluten or gluten-free.

Hello there fudgy delicious beauty.



More holiday goodies from the blog rounded up here. Lots of gluten-free options!

On another note, I am going to evaluate and plan a few ideas for next year. Open an Etsy shop with a few goodies, come up with cookbook themes and recipe ideas to pitch to publishers(which I have to do), and think about a Dosa food cart (gluten-free vegan Indian fusion wraps). The first and last options are dependent on if I can get help with them. A few local friends did offer help, but a part time effort by me and by them might not be enough to start them up successfully, especially the last option. So we will see. ๐Ÿ™‚ Which one of these would you definitely want me to do? ๐Ÿ˜‰


Make these! 

 


Steps:

Melt the chocolate. Add flaxmeal, oil, coffee and sugar and mix well.  in another bowl, mix in the dry ingredients.




Spread the brownie batter on parchment lined or greased pan.



Blend all the ingredients for cheesecake and spread the batter on top of the brownie.



Swirl in some reserved brownie batter. Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool completely before slicing. Served to a mix crowd and approved and loved by all!



5 from 4 votes
These Tiramisu Cheesecake Brownies are 3 desserts in one. always a hit! Free of dairy, egg, gluten, yeast, nut. #glutenfree #veganricha #vegan
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Tiramisu Cheesecake Brownies. Glutenfree Vegan Nutfree Recipe
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hrs 5 mins
 
These Tiramisu Cheesecake Brownies are 3 desserts in one. always a hit! Free of dairy, egg, gluten, yeast, nut. Makes a medium loaf ( 8 by 4.5 inch). Double the recipe for a 8 by 8 inch brownie pan.
Course: Dessert
Servings: 4
Calories: 551 kcal
Author: Vegan Richa
Ingredients
Brownie:
    Dry
    • 1/2 cup oat flour I grind my own old fashioned Oats
    • 1/4 cup coconut flour or cashew flour or light/medium GF flour
    • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
    • 1/4 tsp baking powder
    Wet
    • 1 Tbsp flaxmeal
    • 2 Tbsp non dairy milk
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup
    • 1/2 bar 70% Dark Chocolate Theo bar - 1.5 oz - 42 gms 1/3 cup dark chocolate chunks or vegan chocolate chips
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 tsp instant coffee omit for regular brownie or if you plan to soak them with prepared coffee later
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • 2 Tbsp oil
    • 1/4 cup ground raw sugar 2 Tbsp for less sweeter
    • 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips optional
    Cheesecake:
    • 8 oz firm tofu I used Nasoya Organic firm
    • 2 Tbsp coconut flour or a Tbsp cornstarch
    • 2 Tbsp oil
    • 3 Tbsp ground raw sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/2 + tsp lemon juice
    • 1/3 tsp salt
    US Customary - Metric
    Instructions
    Brownie:
    1. In a bowl, add all the dry ingredients under Brownie and mix well. Heat non dairy milk and maple syrup until hot (in pan or microwave). Whisk in the dark chocolate and flax seed meal until the chocolate melts. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Add the wet mixture into dry and mix to combine. Mix in 1/4 cup chocolate chips into the batter. Drop the batter onto prepared parchment lined pan. Spread it using a spatula to a level it. Reserve a Tablespoon of the batter to make swirls on top(optional).
    Cheesecake:
    1. Lightly squeeze the Tofu to remove excess water and add to blender. Blend all the cheese cake ingredients in a blender until smooth. Taste and adjust/add lemon juice and salt to preferred tang/cream cheese-y taste. Drop the blended batter onto brownie batter. Spread evenly with a spatula. (To make soy-free cheesecake layer, use the cashew filling from these cheesecakes. 
    2. If making swirls on top, add 2 tsps non dairy milk to the reserved brownie batter (the batter is quite thick). Mix well and drop spoon fulls on top. Swirl the brownie batter into the cheesecake batter with a knife. If using a regular metal pan, place the pan on a baking sheet during baking so the bottom of the brownie does not get hard/overbaked.
    3. Bake at preheated 350 degrees F / 180ยบc for 40 to 45 minutes or until the center is set and the edges of the cheesecake start to get golden. Cool completely and slice. Refrigerate for half an hour before slicing for best results.

    4. Sprinkle sweetened cocoa powder on top. You can also soak the brownie layer in a little espresso + sugar + rum/liquor of choice.
    5. Notes: Add rum extract to the brownie batter or cheesecake batter if you have some. To make just the Glutenfree brownies, double the recipe, add 1/4 cup chocolate chips to the batter. Add more oat flour if needed and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick from an inch from the edge comes out almost clean.
    Recipe Notes

    Add rum extract to the brownie batter or cheesecake batter if you have some. To make just the Glutenfree brownies, double the recipe, add 1/4 cup chocolate chips to the batter. Add more oat flour if needed and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick from an inch from the edge comes out almost clean. for a Spelt flour Brownie, see here.

    Nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition Facts
    Tiramisu Cheesecake Brownies. Glutenfree Vegan Nutfree Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 551 Calories from Fat 252
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 28g 43%
    Saturated Fat 8g 40%
    Sodium 328mg 14%
    Potassium 388mg 11%
    Total Carbohydrates 67g 22%
    Dietary Fiber 8g 32%
    Sugars 43g
    Protein 10g 20%
    Vitamin C 1.8%
    Calcium 10.3%
    Iron 22.5%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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    Comments

    1. Dixya says

      December 26, 2013 at 9:57 pm

      im just impressed by this Richa..your recipes are always so droooling.

      Reply
    2. Gabby @ the veggie nook says

      December 27, 2013 at 12:50 am

      This looks amazing Richa! While I’m a little desserted out (did that make sense? haha), something I never though possible, I am totally going to bookmark these for a later date! Happy holidays my dear!

      Reply
    3. [email protected] says

      December 27, 2013 at 1:06 am

      I’ll keep these in mind for Valentines Day

      Reply
    4. Katie @ Produce On Parade says

      December 27, 2013 at 1:37 am

      What?! I’ve died and gone to heaven! ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    5. [email protected] says

      December 27, 2013 at 1:58 am

      My absolute favorite dessert. Looks so delicious Richa !

      Reply
    6. Glue and Glitter says

      December 27, 2013 at 5:59 pm

      Richa! These look so amazing.

      Reply
    7. Hannah says

      December 28, 2013 at 2:01 am

      Ah, where has the year gone! You’ve definitely got the right idea for how to use these final days of 2013 though… Don’t rush back to work so soon, you certainly deserve some downtime. I’m in a bit of a lull myself, but I only wish I had such ambitious plans ahead. Sounds like you’ll have your hands full soon, and with such exciting projects! I would offer my photography services for a cookbook, but obviously you’ve already got that handled. I do hope you pitch a cookbook though- You’ve got it in your soul, I’ve already seen that much.

      Reply
      • Richa says

        December 30, 2013 at 4:25 am

        Thank you Hannah. You are the sweetest:) I will be bugging you to guide me through the process ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    8. coconutandberries says

      December 29, 2013 at 3:02 pm

      Wow Richa, I think you’ve outdone yourself here! These look truly scrumptious! Definitely bookmarking these for the future once I’m back on the sweet treats ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    9. Laura @ This is Thirty says

      December 29, 2013 at 3:26 pm

      These look delicious – love that they are gf too!

      Reply
    10. Cadry's Kitchen says

      December 29, 2013 at 4:01 pm

      Gorgeous! Those brownies are just stunning. I can’t wait to hear more about your big plans for 2014. It all sounds very exciting!

      Reply
    11. ravit says

      January 1, 2014 at 12:01 am

      It looks great! Gonna make it soon. Thanks for recipe

      Reply
    12. nirlepindia says

      January 3, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Dear Richa,

      This must be one of the most tempting visual image of a TIRAMISU CHEESECAKE!
      We love the efforts you put to whip up a delicious recipe every single time!

      -Team Nirlep India

      http://nirlepindia.wordpress.com/

      Reply
    13. The Vegan Cookie Fairy says

      January 11, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      Wow *__*

      Reply
    14. Jacki says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:22 pm

      These were fantastic. I took them to have after a post race dinner, and no one would try them bc they’re vegan, and chose to eat store bought cherry filled turnovers left over from breakfast.. :/ my children were super happy with that!! I brought them all back with me. So delicious! I may double the coffee next time!

      Reply
      • amethystjean says

        February 1, 2014 at 11:49 pm

        Their loss! People need to open their minds. If they tried them they would have been blown away, I’m sure. I would choose these over store bought turnovers for sure!

        Richa, these are just amazing….everything you do looks amazing

        Reply
    15. Jacki says

      January 17, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      These were fantastic. I took them to have after a post race dinner, and no one would try them bc they’re vegan, and chose to eat store bought cherry filled turnovers left over from breakfast.. :/ my children were super happy with that!! I brought them all back with me. So delicious! I may double the coffee next time!

      Reply
      • Richa says

        June 14, 2015 at 7:51 pm

        Oh no, well you got to eat more then!

        Reply
    16. Alison Cole says

      January 24, 2014 at 1:25 am

      What size of baking pan are you supposed to use for these?

      Reply
      • Richa says

        January 24, 2014 at 1:34 am

        I used a regular metal bread pan 8.5 by 4.5 inch (medium size) and placed it on a baking sheet to reduce the heat hitting the bottom. on center rack

        Reply
    17. The Peace Patch says

      January 25, 2014 at 1:58 am

      goodgolly that’s a stack of deliciousness! Most definitely do a cookbook…I’m positive it would sell boatloads even before hitting the bookstores!

      Reply
    18. Healthy-diabetic.ca says

      January 25, 2014 at 9:52 pm

      My brownies are in the oven as I type this. The house smells delicious and I can’t wait to eat them!

      Reply
      • Richa says

        January 27, 2014 at 8:21 am

        hope you loved them! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    19. chimes says

      February 14, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      I love you! Congrats on the feature. Richa — you were my foodie pen pal aaages ago, and I keep coming back here for recipes because I have a ton of food allergies, and I love Indian food, but most of my allergies are things commonly found in Indian cooking (tomatoes, onions, rice, carrots, peas, potatoes, ginger), and you’ve helped me figure a few things out. Thanks for sharing yet another great recipe (that I can eat!).

      Reply
    20. Anonymous says

      March 2, 2014 at 6:28 pm

      Can we entirely use all purpose/oat flour. What can be the substitute for maple syrup? Only sugar will make this lil dry.

      Reply
      • Richa says

        March 4, 2014 at 10:16 pm

        1/4 cup sugar. it wont be dry as there is oil

        Reply
    21. Anonymous says

      March 4, 2014 at 6:51 am

      Can you please tell the size of cake pan? Also can I use wheat flour and all purpose flour or oat and wheat flour?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Richa says

        March 4, 2014 at 10:15 pm

        8.5 by 4.5 size bread pan. you can use oat + any flour

        Reply
    22. Anonymous says

      April 4, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      What would be the best substitute for flax meal? Flax and chia makes my heart race fast in a bad way. Glad to discover this now, thank you for sharing. Bless you.

      Reply
      • Richa says

        April 4, 2014 at 8:10 pm

        cornstarch or any other starch. or you can omit it. the baked result will just be slightly crumbly. taste will be the same.

        Reply
    23. Rikita Budhrani says

      June 18, 2014 at 3:14 am

      I just made these and they came out GREAT! They look just like the picture. The only thing is that the cheesecake mix was a bit hard to blend in the blender so I just used a fork to beat and combine all the ingredients together instead. They taste amazing and for future I would probably add cashews or try the coffee flavored variation SO healthy and delicious! THANKS A TON Richa. ๐Ÿ™‚ Hope this review helped!

      Reply
      • Richa says

        June 18, 2014 at 5:08 pm

        yay awesome! probably the tofu was too dry. if it ends up miced smooth by hand it will work just fine. sure change it up to your flavor preference! so glad you made it!

        Reply
    24. Amy Davies says

      June 20, 2014 at 7:07 pm

      I’m sorry if this gets posted twice, I’m new at this!
      Anyway… I have this recipe baking in my oven right now. I really can’t believe how much the batter actually tastes like cheesecake! I’m newly vegan, and I have prepared quite a few of your recipes. They are all amazing and have really helped with the transition. The salted “caramel” pie is absolutely delicious! I look forward to trying more, thanks!

      Reply
      • Richa says

        June 21, 2014 at 2:40 am

        Awesome! hope you liked the baked version too! you can make mini cheesecakes with the blended mix ๐Ÿ™‚ let chill in the crust and serve!

        Reply
    25. Alejandro says

      August 2, 2014 at 5:28 am

      oh this looks SOOO DREAMY! I would love to try these!
      I only have cacao and not cocoa powder, would this also work fine on a 1:1 substitute?
      Also I have cacao nibs…can they be used in place of the dark choc chips? do they even melt? is their taste ok? (Sorry if this sounds all soo novice! I haven’t had the opportunity to bake much in the past and REALLY want to get into it ๐Ÿ™‚ )
      Also how firm is you ‘firm’ tofu? we have various types of “firm” available and I’ve been caught out before with the wrong one! haah oops

      Reply
      • Richa says

        August 2, 2014 at 7:18 am

        you can use cacao powder. cacao nibs don;t really melt like chocolate so will not work in the recipe. you can just add more cacao powder and an additional 1 Tbsp oil.

        you can use silken, soft firm or regular firm tofu that feels soft to touch and blends smooth really easily. dont use super firm or any other firm that is too hard or crumbly to blend into a smooth mix.

        Reply
    26. Jan says

      December 18, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      these came out fabulous. I doubled the recipe for a larger pan and all gone!

      Reply
    27. Heghineh says

      May 19, 2015 at 2:56 pm

      I’m very impressed! this recipe is fantastic, I must try this for my daughter

      Reply
    28. John says

      June 14, 2015 at 7:51 pm

      These were so good! I make them every few weeks!

      Reply
    29. Emily says

      June 14, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Wow, the topping does taste so much like cheesecake unbaked! I would suggest baking a little less time for fudgier brownie! plus soft fresh cheesecake flavor. also depends on ovens though.

      Reply
    30. Carolin Schulz says

      October 26, 2017 at 11:14 am

      Richa, these look SOOOOO delicious!! I can’t wait to make them…!
      Do you by any chance have a soy-free option?

      Reply
      • Richa says

        October 26, 2017 at 11:24 am

        yes use my baked cheesecake mix. http://www.veganricha.com/2016/10/vegan-cheesecake-baked.html

        Reply

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