I Tried The Viral VEGAN Chickpea Cheesecake

[@SauceStache]

AHHHH Merle!!!! Im so glad you made this and loved it too!!!!! and yeah Monica is pretty straight up hahaha Also love the new apartment!!!

[@SauceStache]

Also thank you!! You're a genius!!!

[@victoriapackwood5692]

Vegan basque cheesecake video please!

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

Always love seeing support between channels.

[@Coorvaldx]

The fact two of my fav KZbinrs name drop back and forth makes me so happy

[@andziazach]

What's the point of adding both cashews and cashew butter? Cashew butter is made of cashews.

[@xavi9132]

I'm actually really curious to see your family's reaction or at least hear about how they reacted to that cheesecake cause that just looks amazing

[@MerleONeal]

I'm going to do my best to get some covert footage hahaha

[@jenn1zero6]

Yessss, please keep us posted!!❤ Love the new spot! Some really nice sunshine in there!

[@Bekind95]

@@MerleONeal Yes, please do.

[@AF-ke9by]

@@MerleONealThat would be awesome! BTW, try a food processor for the graham crackers, or just put them in a ziploc bag and break them up with a rolling pin or something like that.

[@GiancarlaMacaluso-u3i]

I’m not vegan. I am Italian and my family loves cheesecake . This looks and sounds delicious. I love chickpeas and want to try this. Thanks for sharing.

[@Coorvaldx]

Sauce stache name dropped! The way these two of my favorite KZbinrs reference each other makes me happy

[@echolaliac]

… and you sharing that made you happy, made me happy too. 🫠

[@DerekSarnoChef]

looks great both yours and Marks. Congrats on the new place. And great job on the thumbnail.

[@MerleONeal]

Thank you so much!!

[@stereosympathy]

I've made it twice now. It's been a hit at the events I've brought it too! My lactose intolerant friend said "ah, so that's what cheesecake tastes like!" 🤣

[@maetaylor5677]

The way you staged the cheesecake near the window with the perfect lighting could make any doubter a believer. That the shot was simply stunning. I definitely am sold on trying this. If you are traveling and there's still cheesecake in your house- I bet this would freeze well.

[@MerleONeal]

Thank you so much

[@DianaTorres-m8x]

I made a no bake vegan cheesecake and it was really good but since it was "freezer baked" it would start getting soft/melty after some time out. Now THIS is a recipe I'm definitely going to try since I can't do dairy and gluten. So excited for this and thank you for sharing it!

[@jlong5097]

I saw Mark make this, but I was skeptical. I'm sold now. Thanks, Merle! Happy holidays to you, Mark, and Monica! 🎄💕

[@MerleONeal]

In Mark we trust

[@AdumbWillSun]

for those that are allergic to cashews like I unfortunately am, some tofu in place of cashews may work well as a substitute!

[@TheTamago]

You're a genius....

[@joeb4142]

Or almonds or even sunflower seeds. I’ve had some success making vegan cheese with these.

[@Showmeromi]

Sunflower seeds is the most recommendade replcement to cashew. Unroasted and unsalted

[@jupitersspell]

@@Showmeromiand sunflower butter is way better tasting imo!

[@Aria.Inthavong]

Genevieve and Lucille baking in the sun!! Hehehe!

[@nunyabizz50]

I have to try this now. Your new place looks nice, one of my favorite places Ive lived was built in the 30s and had an old 1950s O'Keffe and Merrit gas stove with the griddle in the middle and it still looked like brand new. and a really old and huge lemon tree in the yard full of huge lemons that were almost sweet. Enjoy your new old house and Happy Holidays. and definitely get covert footage of the not cheese cake subterfuge

[@matheuspiece11]

I just love your videos so much, you’re super charismatic. I will try this recipe for Christmas this year, last year i did a Vatapá a tradicional dish from the northeast of brazil, but instead of bread or flour to thicken the dish i used black-eyed peas (blended as a paste) and added nori sheets to give that sea food flavor. Its really easy to do, and super delicious, filling and nutritious

[@MerleONeal]

This sounds incredibly delicious

[@brianbucket7012]

Hello, Merle. I'm looking forward to the gardening videos! I hope you and your loved ones have happy holidays.

[@MerleONeal]

Thank you so much! Wishing you and your loved ones the same! And I cannot wait for some gardening videos either!

[@brianbucket7012]

@@MerleONeal Thank you.

[@carlacast.3437]

Am I vegan? No. Do I want to try this? Yes!!!

[@margarett_b]

I love Mark's content but ngl, I think yours actually looked better in terms of texture! You might have persuaded me to try this too :D

[@tonycasey3183]

My adaptation of Sauce Stache's version of this recipe is in the oven right now. UK here, so no Graham Crackers, but Digestive biscuits instead. Also, you have to sell a kidney to buy Maple Syrup here, so I have used Golden Syrup. Can't wait to see how it turns out. It has browned on top very quickly, so I have had to turn it down half way through.

[@MerleONeal]

hope you love yours as much as I did!!

[@aaguilar2032]

Honestly I think golden syrup might be great. Hope it turned out!

[@tonycasey3183]

Okay. I can say that this turned out brilliantly. There is the tiniest beany hint in the aftertaste, (maybe that's because I knew it was made with chickpeas) but otherwise I don't think you would ever know it wasn't a dairy cheesecake. I topped mine with a lemon curd layer that I love with cheesecake.

[@TheRealHonestInquiry]

You could also try dates or date syrup.

[@deniseferron3397]

I made this when it first came out on Mark’s channel. I used tahini instead of peanut butter, and maybe just a tad too many chickpeas. Also, all the fat melted out of my crust and dripped to the bottom of my oven. If anyone knows how to prevent that, I’m all ears. But in the end, after my cake had cooled, it was fantastic. Be generous with the lemon juice. The lactic acid was a great idea. Definitely put as much maple syrup as you can afford. You won’t regret it. This cheesecake is so healthy, you can even eat it for breakfast!!!! Word of caution, though, you simply absolutely must leave it in the fridge overnight.

[@christyrobertson9820]

Thank you for another great video! I’m so glad you tried this because I watched Mark make it (and loved Monica’s reaction!) so I immediately wrote down the recipe. You have inspired me to make it over the holiday break. Congrats on the new apartment, it looks cute 🥰!

[@MerleONeal]

you MUSTTTT try it!

[@Livv_it_is]

Yaaay! Congrats to the new place Merle! Ive been looking forward to your video the whole week

[@MerleONeal]

Thank you SO much!

[@AdamGallentine]

I've been making this "cheesecake" for well over 5 years now. The only difference is that I use tahini as my nut butter. Everyone, nonvegans included, love this recipe.

[@santiagohardy2728]

In my pre-vegan life, chickpeas were one of the few foods i never cared for unless it was processed into a super smooth humus. 9+ years vegan now, I LOVE chickpeas right out of the can. That cheesecake recipe and how BEAUTIFULLY you executed it, I need to try making it!

[@ashleighk-o]

Omg you made it, yay! I literally needed your approval before trying this! 😅. Really been loving the Genevieve and Lucille videos at the end of the vlog! They're so cute hanging together.

[@MerleONeal]

Their lil sisterhood makes me so happy

[@nancycerra8076]

Hey Merle, I LOVE your new kitchen, and when you show the finished slice…can we talk about the lighting??? Beautiful! I can’t wait to try this recipe, vegan cream cheese is just not an option here. My question is…how much lactic acid did you use. Have a wonderful holiday, and thanks for all the delicious recipes!❤

[@MerleONeal]

THANK YOU! I'm excited about the new spot as well!!! and thanks for noticing the lighting

[@GroovlyDo]

oh a pineapple compote with toasted shredded coconut topper would make the coconut taste purposeful - looks sensational.

[@LolaCRui04]

Thanks for the sugestion. I'm gonna try it, since it's coconut and pineaple season in Brazil.

[@onlyme8780]

I might have to try! I thought about it before but was scared it might have a hummus like flavor but you've convinced me.😊

[@MerleONeal]

It is UNREAL ITS SO GOOOOOD

[@blaireblack8903]

One guy science out on many topics, over on the other app, other day he made one vid on how citric acid is major part of most life & history of how it is created for wide scale use. I find the vid & send you link, very interesting, you added lactic acid which made me think you'd enjoy seeing the video. Either for science, or basic to adv culinary methods. Merry Christmas, have a safe & happy holiday!

[@lam1028S]

Making this for Xmas! Nice kitchen. I used to live off of Melrose on Orange Dr. and your kitchen reminds me of my old place. And I had one of those weird mini ironing boards too!

[@MerleONeal]

LA definitely has a theme in its 1940s 1950s apt. This one kind of reminds me of my kitchen 2 apartments ago but way nicer and more light

[@bittybuggy]

oh this looks delish ! i'll be so honest, i can't stand coconut and can pick it out in anything so i think i may tinker around with this a bit and see if full fat barista oatmilk could yield similar results !

[@mayabiene5530]

Oh man, I have tried a thousand different vegan cheesecake recipes by now. None came out perfect. I’m hoping so much that finally this is the one 🙏 I will update once I try it

[@MerleONeal]

YES please do!!!

[@dumplechan]

Love the new kitchen! Hopefully it's not haunted by a ghost who gives unsolicited backseat cooking advice. "That's toOOOoooOOoo much saaaAAaallt..."

[@MerleONeal]

LMAOOOOOOO I'm hoping if there is one it'll iron my shirts

[@veggiegourmet]

To avoid all the butter, you can use a combination of nut butter and water for the crust. I would also use unsweetened soymilk instead of coconut milk because soymilk has enough fat to make it work. Two questions: how long did you bake the cheesecake, and could you have used your Midea oven to bake it? Thanks and happy holidays!

[@veggiegourmet]

To clarify, use water and nut butter In addition to the graham crackers but instead of butter. The graham crackers have already been baked with fat so all you need to do is moisten the crumbs so that they will stick together.

[@ginanotafan1039]

Omg, I've been wanting to try this- can't wait to get your take!!💜💯✨

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

6 15...... I know it's too late, but I never use that side of the grater unless I'm doing horseradish or something like that. The small holes is good for zest because it gets less pith.

[@imfittted4829]

A chickashew cake, if you will.

[@MerleONeal]

that's what my friends call me

[@chrissquarefan86]

So creamy! And that thin crust on the edge makes it looks extra fancy 👌

[@sunny5ma]

The new kitchen kinda gives me the previous Merle kitchen vibes! Not exactly the same, but close enough!! And while we all might be getting ahead of ourselves, I am crossing my fingers and toes for a raised bed garden!!! ❤❤❤

[@village_vegan]

It's perfect! I was trying to find recepy to make cheesecake from scratch, and EVERY recepy starts with "take 3 packages of cream cheese" 😭😭😭 it's not something I can buy in my country! 😢 now finally I can make myself vegan cheesecake 🎉

[@MerleONeal]

YESS you're going to love it!!

[@village_vegan]

Omg girl!!! We have brain connection 😂 it's a second video I desperately need ASAP- and here you are💚 just today I was looking at your and Rachel video making 2 cheesecakes😂

[@MerleONeal]

We are riding the same wavelength!

[@michaelstyles5309]

I love your show you always bring a smile to my face.

[@olgakim4848]

I love Mark's channel! Cute kitchen. ❤

[@marissabrielle]

i’ve been wondering about this one! looks like i know what dessert i’m making for the holidays.

[@MerleONeal]

It's gonna be a HIT!

[@chrisnunez7219]

the crust is THE PERFECT RATIO!!! AND THE ONLY THIKNESS I WANTTTTT

[@filipedosanjos6839]

At 8:52 Merle says "It's time to try..." and I thought she was gonna burst into song and yell DEFYING GRAVITY hahahahaha

[@MerleONeal]

WHAT A MISSED OPPOTUNITY

[@shalianaponte6598]

YOUR KITCHEN LOOKS MAHVELOUS!!!!

[@MerleONeal]

@@shalianaponte6598 THANK YOUUU

[@JubeiKibagamiFez]

This is beautiful. I bet this is 100 times better than the Daiya cheesecakes.

[@MerleONeal]

you will be OBSESSED if you try it

[@CorineT]

My one thought - could this cheesecake fool Aria? 😂 it looks delishhhhhhhh

[@colinwest9000]

Love the new kitchen, it's so bright!

[@MerleONeal]

THANK YOU I'm excited about it too!!!

[@soychelly836]

Love the new kitchen it’s so bright perfect for cooking. That cheesecake looked delicious! Please inform us if you were able to fool your family into thinking it was real cheesecake.

[@jasmingovers4403]

Monica is very straight up!😂When she likes something you know it's good!

[@anthropomorphicpeanut6160]

10:30 you have to tell us how this goes!

[@MerleONeal]

I absolutely will do

[@slickjohnson1160]

Happy Holidays Merle

[@MerleONeal]

Happy Holidays to you too!!!

[@kerripedersen9542]

This looks inviting, Merle, but I'm wondering if there is a good sub for the coconut milk, as I loathe the taste of coconut, lol. I know you said in the video that it was slight, but my spidey senses wonder if I'm more sensitive to that taste. Otherwise, this looks so interesting to make. I haven't ever attempted a vegan cheesecake, figuring I'd be mostly disappointed (I mean, it took me three years into going vegan before I'd give vegan cheese a try!). Do you think unsweetened soy milk would work, or is that not creamy enough? Or maybe a soy creamer? Though I'm not a big fan of those. Anyway, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[@boxman888]

Puttin recipes through the merle filter works, trust the process. Guess we're having cheesecake

[@MerleONeal]

and the best part is you don't have to change the filter every 3 months!!

[@thebowandbullet]

Chickpeas are so magical and versatile!

[@annikakolb6667]

i'd love to see content on growing plants and food in limited space!

[@pqrstsma2011]

2:22 situation like this is where the wide bowl of a food processor works better than the narrow jar of a blender, IMO

[@MerleONeal]

yeah you're 200% correct

[@LaLayla99]

I despise coconut flavor. Is there a decent substitute?

[@Fluff_and_stuff]

Oh my, it looks so freaking good! I’m drooling 🤤

[@MerleONeal]

and it tastes JUST AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS

[@littlepatrinka7941]

I’m having deja vu to 2 kitchens ago, but this one is cuter! I was very skeptical until the taste test. I think I’ll give this a go!

[@arb8720]

This looks so legit!!!

[@matthewhorwat7540]

Who else tried this? I followed it as is, but the crust was not crusty 😕 I refrigerated it overnight and had it the next day after dinner.

[@shannonmccann3814]

definitely looks more creamier than the other one you showed 😊

[@asta7303]

I wonder if it would work with some other plantmilk/cream. Don't like the taste of cocomilk. Will perhaps try that. Looks great though!

[@fenshipismagic]

i'd worry 50-50 cashew butter might not work because cashew butter isn't solid at room temp so the crust might not hold together?

[@cakebeary]

I was considering making this for Christmas Day… now I’m definitely gonna 😎

[@MerleONeal]

It's SO good! You're going to love it!

[@BlackTigr]

Sorry. Trying not to laugh at the transition of kitchens. Because this looks EXACTLY like the one Andrew Ilnyckyj (from Buzzfeed's worth it and About to Eat) had before he moved to a bigger space. It's like it got passed from one cooking content creator to another. 😅

[@halimak12]

Yes I thought that too!

[@jupitersspell]

I need this cheesecake in the most biblical sense omg

[@helenwalters3740]

I am interested to know does it taste anything like a traditional baked NY cheesecake Texture and flavour?

[@sheilaayusyafitri1932]

I'm early! Love your new kitchen girl 🩷

[@MerleONeal]

EARLY BIRD thank you 🙏🏻

[@lilenika3270]

If it wasn't for your opinion, I wouldn't have thought about making it, but now I'm so convinced, that I'm gonna do it on Christmas day and see if I can trick my family.

[@NashipurSinha]

How long did you bake in the oven?

[@moifreestylelyfe]

Yayy 420 like ! That cheesecakes looks so dope can't wait to try!

[@MerleONeal]

Hell yeah! Try it out, you won’t be sorry!

[@bexxgenx3165]

I know this is about cheesecake, but I'm a curious person. Did she move out on her own? Or did her and Aria move together?

[@cristinamodini6067]

Beautiful recipe!!!💚💚💚💚💚

[@LolaCRui04]

I'm definitely trying this recipe, but replacing the Grahan Crackers cause we can't find that here in Brazil.

[@RoxaneMorin-v3x]

YOUR new place? No Aria?

[@anitavirginillo]

Oh wow, cannot wait to try this! Thanks, from another only family vegan.

[@loltoday4668]

What kind of blender do you use? I want to make this!

[@MerleONeal]

@@loltoday4668 mine is a vitamix!!

[@Mialuvsveggies]

omgoodness! A YARD!!!! It's totally a game changer!

[@essgee621]

merle girl ily but when has monica ever had a non positive review of anything bffr LOL LOVE YOU

[@MerleONeal]

Mark is just that good!!

[@TheeJoieDeVivreGarden]

I knew this was gonna be the 💣! 😍😍😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@aiden.gardner]

that looks delicious 🤩

[@randomdancer758]

alternatives for coconut milk?

[@sihamsi3295]

What can we use instead of maple syrup?

[@saraquill]

Has anyone tried this recipe with nutritional yeast mixed in? It makes things taste cheesier, but I don't know if it would make the cheesecake too savory.

[@michalis9]

I would try yogurtizing the chickpea/cashew mixture to give it the cream cheese zing

[@dorisjanisch4943]

How much protein is there in one slice approx?

[@radhikam6878]

I’m so going to try it. Wait, where’s Aria? Why dint he taste it?

[@InternetFad]

Who's that cool girl? It's Merle! What's she get up to? Making tasty food for us to view!

[@injunsun]

I have loved Mark for years. He looked cuter husky, but hey, if he is healthier, that's good. Poor Monica, having to eat all those trial run recipes. It must be absolute torture to have someone who wants to cook for you constantly. "Try This! Try That!" "Oh, *must* I?" How is she not the size of a travel trailer? Meanwhile, Miss @MerleONeal, this looks amazing. My friend who used to make baked cheesecakes is probably spinning in his bag right now, eating his heart out. Or whatever cremains have to eat. Yeah, his sister was someone you would want to see you next Tuesday. But bless his heart, he tried, and his were not terrible. Yours look like it will be better, lighter. And this recipe can be adapted with some cocoa or whatever, to make flavoured versions. You could add amaretto to it. Or creme de menthe. Oh, wait. Not Vegan. Mint schnapps! Imagine both mint schnapps, and some chocolate booze? Then drizzle melted dark chocolate on top. See how you are? You got me thinking again! Be well, young lady. And you too, @SauceStache. Poor Monica. Tsk tsk.

[@squidobarnez]

I love when people eat the stuff that we do and love it and then realize that it's the plant-based weirdo's contribution to the spread. *high-fives-like-whoa*

[@EmmyforHistory]

This look delicious! I’m far from vegan, but this is a recipe that you’ve sold me on wanting to try, Merle! I will say that I don’t love the idea of sneaking vegan food in as the real deal, just because of the amount of possible allergens. This recipe could literally kill some of my family. But if you know EVERYONE who is coming and you know FOR A FACT, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that no one is allergic to any of the ingredients, then go for it! It could be fun, though I feel like they’d probably notice, lol.

[@mistyautumnryvlin5791]

Ooooooh! I can get behind, in front of, on top and under this idea😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@clairevinet3557]

Just to bring attention to health concious people, The carbs and nutrition quality for optimal health is not ideal. I do congratulate the person on this recipe creativity though! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!

[@monkeygirl55]

Running to the store now to buy the ingredients!

[@umafa1645]

Damn good! Looks delicious ((:

[@Matt_Volk]

"Super thicc at the bottom" ... Yo, never been a problem for me! LOL

[@Butterflyneverlands]

Ok that’s scrumptious but that much butter is a deal breaker for me. But I have a recipe for a chickpea crust (from Chef Jana) that uses just a bit of coconut oil. Then it’ll be a deal maker for moi. 😊

[@mell_gif]

8:30 and what about the cheesecake??? 😄😉😇

[@therealfmnj]

Do you think you could use extra creamy oat milk instead of coconut milk?

[@MerleONeal]

I am not sure... you'd have to compare the fat content of both! you might be able to sub some of the fat with more cashews