How a New Vegan Cake Recipe Is Born:
The Story Behind Our Baked Classic Cheesecake
Every new dessert on our menu begins long before the first slice is ever served.
At Vegan Oslo, creating a new cake is never a matter of simply replacing dairy and eggs with plant-based alternatives. It is a careful, deliberate process of research, testing, tasting, and refining — until the result feels both familiar and completely new.
When we decided to develop a vegan version of the classic New York-style cheesecake, we started the same way we always do: by studying dozens of traditional recipes. We looked at the classics — the dense, creamy texture, the subtle tang, the perfect balance between richness and lightness, the golden baked top. We analysed what makes a great cheesecake truly great, and then asked ourselves the harder question: how can we recreate that experience without any animal products?
We tested many approaches. Different bases, different cream textures, various combinations of plant-based ingredients. Some versions were too light. Others were overly sweet or lacked the characteristic density of a real New York-style cheesecake. We baked, cooled, tasted, adjusted, and baked again. Each trial brought us closer to the balance we were looking for — a dessert that feels indulgent and authentic, yet remains fully plant-based.
The goal was never just to make “a vegan cheesecake.” The goal was to create a cheesecake that could stand proudly next to its traditional counterparts. Something with a smooth, rich filling, a delicate baked top, and a flavour that stays interesting from the first bite to the last.
After many iterations, the recipe found its final form. The result is our Baked Classic Cheesecake (New York-Style) — a dessert that respects the original while offering a completely plant-based experience. It is dense yet creamy, balanced rather than overly sweet, and carefully crafted to deliver the same satisfaction people expect from a classic cheesecake.
This is how new recipes are born at Vegan Oslo. Not overnight, and not by accident. Through curiosity, patience, and a genuine desire to create something that tastes exceptional.
We invite you to try one of our top desserts and begin your journey with us. Start, for example, with the Baked Classic Cheesecake (New York-Style).
We believe you’ll taste the care that went into every step of its creation.
At Vegan Oslo, creating a new cake is never a matter of simply replacing dairy and eggs with plant-based alternatives. It is a careful, deliberate process of research, testing, tasting, and refining — until the result feels both familiar and completely new.
When we decided to develop a vegan version of the classic New York-style cheesecake, we started the same way we always do: by studying dozens of traditional recipes. We looked at the classics — the dense, creamy texture, the subtle tang, the perfect balance between richness and lightness, the golden baked top. We analysed what makes a great cheesecake truly great, and then asked ourselves the harder question: how can we recreate that experience without any animal products?
We tested many approaches. Different bases, different cream textures, various combinations of plant-based ingredients. Some versions were too light. Others were overly sweet or lacked the characteristic density of a real New York-style cheesecake. We baked, cooled, tasted, adjusted, and baked again. Each trial brought us closer to the balance we were looking for — a dessert that feels indulgent and authentic, yet remains fully plant-based.
The goal was never just to make “a vegan cheesecake.” The goal was to create a cheesecake that could stand proudly next to its traditional counterparts. Something with a smooth, rich filling, a delicate baked top, and a flavour that stays interesting from the first bite to the last.
After many iterations, the recipe found its final form. The result is our Baked Classic Cheesecake (New York-Style) — a dessert that respects the original while offering a completely plant-based experience. It is dense yet creamy, balanced rather than overly sweet, and carefully crafted to deliver the same satisfaction people expect from a classic cheesecake.
This is how new recipes are born at Vegan Oslo. Not overnight, and not by accident. Through curiosity, patience, and a genuine desire to create something that tastes exceptional.
We invite you to try one of our top desserts and begin your journey with us. Start, for example, with the Baked Classic Cheesecake (New York-Style).
We believe you’ll taste the care that went into every step of its creation.
