Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
 
 
I am using the brownie that I showed you in my tutorial for how to veganize a box mix brownie. If you prefer to make a total scratch brownie recipe instead I have several to choose from CLICK HERE
You will notice I am also using the Plant Based Egg egg replacementin this recipe, and while it is not imperative, I do think it adds great body to the final texture and creaminess of the cheesecake. If you do not have it or do not want to buy it, you can leave it out and add 2 teaspoons more cornstarch.
The agar in this recipe is not essential, this is a very sturdy mousse for molding so if you do not have agar- you can totally leave it out and it will still be great, sliceable and durable!
Serves: serves 8-10 people
Ingredients
  • ½ Recipe Fudge Brownies *You can make the full batch but you only need 1-7" layer for this recipe
  • 1 Recipe Ganache
  • For the Cheesecake:
  • Vegan Cream Cheese 16oz (226g)
  • Melted Vegan Butter 2 tablespoons (28g)
  • Sugar ¾ cup (150g)
  • Cornstarch 3 Tbs (40g)
  • All Purpose Flour 2 Tablespoons (15g)
  • The Plant Based Egg 1 teaspoon (2.4g)
  • Plant Milk 1 cup (8 fluid ounces)
  • Vegan Lactic Acid 1½ teaspoons (or 1½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar)
  • Salt ¼ teaspoon
  • Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons
  • For the Rum Cake Truffles:
  • Leftover cake scraps 2 cups
  • Ganache ¼-½ cup
  • Rum 3-6 Tablespoons
  • Vegan Semi Sweet Chocolate tempered *Or non tempering chocolate 8 ounces
  • For the Chocolate Mousse:
  • Semi Sweet Vegan Chocolate 8ounces (226g)
  • Hot brewed coffee 2 Tablespoons (30ml)
  • Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon (5ml)
  • Aquafaba *Chickpea Water from Canned Chickpeas ¼ cup (60ml)
  • Agar powder ⅛ teaspoon *see note above
  • Granulated Sugar 4 Tablespoons (50g)
  • Cream Of Tartar ¼ teaspoon
  • Coconut Milk Full Fat 1- 15ounce can (*refrigerated overnight)
Instructions
  1. First prepare the brownie recipe as per the instructions on that blog post.
  2. If you made the full recipe, divide the batter in half and bake 1 half in a greased and parchment lined 7" cake pan.
  3. The other brownie batter can be baked as you wish :) Get creative :)
  4. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 18 minutes and meanwhile you can prepare the cheesecake batter.
  5. For the cheesecake combine all the ingredients together in a food processor or blender and process smooth
  6. Wait for the brownie to be done baking, and let it cool for about 30 minutes in the pan before pouring the cheesecake batter over top.
  7. Bake in a water bath in a preheated 350°F oven for 50 minutes.
  8. Turn off the oven, but leave the cheesecake inside to cool for another 50 minutes, then let it cool completely on the counter for about an hour.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight before unmolding.
  10. Prepare the Rum Cake Balls by combining the cake scraps, ganache and rum together in a large mixing bowl and mix just until everything is combined.
  11. Scoop balls onto parchment paper and then roll them to perfect shaped balls.
  12. Dip in tempered chocolate and refrigerate until needed
  13. For the Chocolate Mousse:
  14. Combine the hot coffee and the agar powder and whisk smooth. Keep it warm or the agar will set and you will have to remelt.
  15. Meanwhile open the can of coconut milk that has been refrigerated overnight and carefully scoop out the fat that is on top and place in a mixer with a whip attachment, use the coconut liquid for something else (like a smoothie or a recipe that calls for no fat coconut water)
  16. Whip the coconut cream to soft peaks and reserve in the refrigerator
  17. Melt the chocolate in a large bowl over a double boiler or in a microwave safe bowl
  18. Add the hot brewed coffee with the agar and the vanilla extract to the melted chocolate all at once while whisking vigorously to incorporate well.
  19. Add the reserved whipped coconut cream and whisk smooth
  20. Whip the aquafaba/agar with the cream of tartar to stiff peaks while adding the sugar slowly
  21. Take a small portion of the AF meringue and fold into the chocolate mixture to lighten.
  22. Fold in the rest of the AF gently
  23. Line a bowl that is 6" in diameter across the top with plastic wrap and pour the mousse into the bowl.
  24. Refrigerate until set - it will actually set within 30 minutes! (That agar is a dream!)
  25. Unmold the cheesecake, then the fully set chocolate mousse and assemble the cake as shown in the video tutorial
Notes
Chocolate mousse cheesecake must be kept refrigerated at all times.

It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 10 days wrapped well to prevent drying out.

I do not like to freeze vegan cheesecakes, the texture changes to drastically
Recipe by Gretchen's Vegan Bakery at https://www.gretchensveganbakery.com/chocolate-mousse-cheesecake/