Vegan Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some of the paper hanging over the edges. Add raw cashews to a bowl. Boil 4 cups of water, then pour it over the cashews. Let them soak for 30 minutes, then drain the water.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine crust ingredients. Mix together. Transfer to the baking dish. Press against the bottom of the dish in an even layer. Bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Step 3

In a blender, combine cheesecake ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour over the baked crust. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely.

Step 4

In a small pot, combine pecan topping ingredients. Warm over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the sugar. The mixture will start to thicken/reduce. Remove from heat and pour over the cheesecake. Spread it in an even layer.

Step 5

Chill the pecan pie cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight). After, slice into squares. Enjoy!