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    You are here: Home / Dessert / Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

    LAST UPDATED: January 27, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: September 27, 2017

    Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

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    Fudgy chocolate chip-studded vegan brownies are topped with a layer of luscious cashew cheesecake to make this decadent and totally vegan fall dessert.

    Stack of Three Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies Topped with a Scoop of Ice Cream

    I can't believe it's the end of September already and I'm just getting to posting my first pumpkin recipe of the season. But then I can, because it's been freakishly hot where I live and for the most part, pumpkin anything feels wrong when it's a thousand degrees out.

    On the other hand, I am excited about pumpkin and all things fall that are forthcoming (in case I haven't mentioned that enough on this site), and tomorrow it's supposed to start feeling like fall, so in a way, I got a head start by posting this today.

    Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies on a Rustic Surface with Coffee Cup

    I have Sam from over at It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken to thank, at least in part for that. Sam and I decided to challenge each other to create a recipe using three ingredients: pumpkin, cashews and ginger. We decided on all of this weeks ago when I would've expected it to feel like fall by now. It doesn't, but like I said, it got me ahead of the game!

    Ingredients for Making Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake in a Food Processor Bowl

    If you haven't checked out Sam's blog (and, actually, I know for a fact that a bunch of you have and are big fans), please go on over and do so! I know you guys will love her and her vegan creations. Like me, she's focused on creating food that's absolutely delicious and will make anyone love eating vegan. If you like my recipes I can guarantee that you'll enjoy hers too! Head on over and definitely check out the Melty Stretchy Gooey Vegan Mozzarella Cheese (<-- OMG, yes!) Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Cake, and 6 Ingredient Pulled Jackfruit.

    Oh yeah, I'm pretty psyched that Sam's got a cookbook coming out next month! It's called Fuss-Free Vegan and it's all about easy vegan comfort food dishes, which we all love around here. You can read a bit more about it and even order a copy here!

    I found out earlier this week that Sam's recipe for our challenge is Pumpkin Cashew Curry, and now I'm totally dreaming about curling up with a bowl of it in front of a cozy fire. I love savory, spicy pumpkin dishes so I'm really excited to try this. I'm also really glad she went with something savory, because paired up with these brownies you've got dinner and dessert covered!

    Here's the pumpkin cashew curry! Looks amazing, right?

    Bowl of Pumpkin Cashew Curry with Rice and Fresh Cilantro

    And as for these brownies, well I got the from a tip a friend gave me a few years ago: buy a box of brownie mix, add a can of pumpkin (nothing else), and bake as directed for easy vegan brownies.

    My pumpkin cheesecake brownies aren't quite that simple, but they're worth the effort. Pumpkin in the brownie base, pumpkin in the cheesecake, and chocolate chips throughout. It's all the best things about pumpkin pie and brownies and cheesecake in vegan form, and it's delicious.

    Baking Sheet Set with a Plate, Coffee Cup and Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

    Oh, and a scoop of vegan ice cream on top, if you really want the ultimate vegan dessert. I had a hard time keeping my hands off of them!

    Stack of Three Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies Topped with a Scoop of Ice Cream
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    Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

    Fudgy chocolate chip-studded vegan brownies are topped with a layer of luscious cashew cheesecake to make this decadent and totally vegan fall dessert.

    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    Servings 16
    Calories 273 kcal
    Author Alissa Saenz

    Ingredients

    For the Brownie Layer

    • ½ cup coconut oil, melted
    • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup organic granulated sugar
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips

    For the Pumpkin Cheesecake Layer

    • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water 4-8 hours and drained
    • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup
    • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
    • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 ½ teaspoons powdered ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350° and lightly oil a 9 x 9 inch baking pan.

    2. To make the brownie layer, stir the coconut oil, pumpkin puree, vanilla and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Add the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir just until fully blended. Fold in the chocolate chips.

    3. Spread the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and bake just until set in the center, 18-20 minutes.

    4. While the brownie layer bakes, place all ingredients for the cheesecake layer except for the chocolate chips into the bowl of a food processor fitted with an S-blade. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Remove the blade or transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the chocolate chips.

    5. When the brownie layer is set, remove the pan from the oven and spread the cheesecake mixture over top. Return the pan to the oven and bake until the cheesecake layer is set, 22-24 minutes.

    6. Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely. Cut into 16 squares and serve.

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 273 Calories from Fat 151
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16.8g26%
    Saturated Fat 11.2g56%
    Sodium 151mg6%
    Potassium 196mg6%
    Carbohydrates 32.2g11%
    Fiber 2.3g9%
    Sugar 18.4g20%
    Protein 3.5g7%
    Calcium 20mg2%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Alissa Saenz

    Hi, I'm Alissa! I'm a former attorney turned professional food blogger. I love creating vegan recipes with bold flavors! You can read more about me here.

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    1. Sam Turnbull says

      September 27, 2017 at 11:13 am

      I can't wait to try your pumpkin cheesecake brownies! I've been drooling all over the photo ever since you sent it to me. I need them NOW! Why oh why is it still boiling hot in my un-airconditioned house?
      Thanks so much for doing this awesome challenge with me, Alissa! I had a blast, and love that I got to share your blog with my readers (many of which I know already love you too). :)

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      • Alissa Saenz says

        September 27, 2017 at 11:29 am

        OMG it's sweltering in my house too! I'm really looking forward to having a nice fall dinner of your pumpkin cashew curry and one of my brownies for dessert when it cools off! And thank you so much - this was so much fun and I know my readers will LOVE your blog!!

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    2. CATHERINE O'DONAHUE says

      September 27, 2017 at 10:21 pm

      Hello Alissa, even though it's sweltering here in Nth Queensland I'm very keen to make your brownies. I did not know that pumpkin is such a cool weather thing for you northern hemisphere people! It's a staple here all year round. But ... I cannot get pumpkin puree here anywhere so will the same quantity of mashed pumpkin do the job as well? Cheers Catherine
      PS Looks like you and Sam are a collaboration made in heaven!

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      • Alissa Saenz says

        September 28, 2017 at 8:52 am

        Hi Catherine! I think it should work if you roast and puree the pumpkin. Here's a really good tutorial on how to do that: https://themuffinmyth.com/how-to-process-a-pumpkin/ You'll need about 1 3/4 cups. Enjoy the brownies!

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