Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting and Apple Cider Reduction

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap aluminum foil around the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan to prevent any leaking.

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   Combine the cream cheese, agave, soy milk, pumpkin, tofu, arrowroot, agar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl and stir together.

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   Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth and ingredients are fully integrated.

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   This may have to be done in batches.

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   Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan.

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   Put the cheesecake in a large baking pan and fill the pan halfway with hot water.

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   Bake for about 2 hours, until lightly browned.

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   Remove, let cool, cover, and refrigerate.

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   The cheesecake can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.

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    To make the cider reduction, combine the cider, sugar, and nutmeg in a pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

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    Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced by half and is syrupy, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

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    The reduction can be made and refrigerated up to 2 hours ahead of time.

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    Bring to room temperature before serving.

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    To make the frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar and buttery spread in a large bowl.

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    Set aside.

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    Combine the coconut meat and vanilla extract in a blender and blend for 2 minutes.

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    Transfer to a stand mixer or to a bowl and use a hand mixer.

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    Add the confectioners' sugar mixture and cream cheese and mix thoroughly until a smooth frosting is formed.

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    To serve, remove the foil from the pan.

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    Run a knife around the outer edge of the cheesecake and release the springform pan clamp.

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    Put the cake on a plate or cake stand.

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    Pipe frosting on the pie as desired.

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    Drizzle the reduction over the cheesecake.

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    Cut into wedges and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.