# Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecakes This Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe is Designed for Dairy-Free Foodies By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-10-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-pumpkin References: [minimalistbaker](http://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-pumpkin-cheesecake/) Minimalist Baker's Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake is an autumnal dessert perfect for those with a [dairy-free diet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooting-for-you-carrot-cake-slices). This rich cheesecake is found to be just as delicious as a traditional pumpkin cheesecake. Though the Minimalist Baker food blog is famous for its dishes made with minimal ingredients and a reasonable cook time, Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake requires six hours of cooking and a fairly lengthy list of ingredients. However, a cake this delicious is worth the wait. In addition to its vegan properties, this cheesecake is also gluten-free. Using dates and [raw walnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ricotta) to construct the crust, the usual dairy is replaced with coconut milk and olive oil, this cheesecake is a healthy alternative to most cakes without losing its mouthwatering flavor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dairy-free Desserts:** There is an opportunity to create and innovate dairy-free desserts, such as vegan cheesecakes, to cater to the growing demand for dairy-free and plant-based diets. - **Gluten-free Baking:** Creating desserts that are both dairy-free and gluten-free, like Minimalist Baker's Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake, presents an opportunity for bakery businesses to cater to a wider audience. - **Healthy Alternatives:** Developing desserts that use healthy ingredients, such as dates and raw walnuts, and alternative ingredients to replace dairy and gluten can tap into consumers' growing interest in health and wellness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dessert/bakery Industry:** The dessert/bakery industry can capitalize on the dairy-free and gluten-free trends by creating innovative, healthier products, such as vegan pumpkin cheesecakes and other dairy-free desserts. - **Health Food Industry:** The growing interest in health and wellness presents an opportunity for the health food industry to create and market healthier dessert options that appeal to consumers looking for healthier alternatives. - **Plant-based Industry:** The increasing demand for plant-based diets and dairy-free alternatives presents an opportunity for the plant-based industry to develop innovative, dairy-free dessert products that cater to this market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Guilt-Free Vegan Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culiraw.md) - [Seasonal Free-From Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-roots-vegan-bakery.md) - [Festive Dairy-Free Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sugar-spice-cupcake.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-fall-desserts.md) - [Seasonal Gelato Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pies.md) - [Crowd-Pleasing Non-Dairy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheezecake.md) - [Plant-Based Nut Butter Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peanut-butter-crunch-pie.md) - [Fall-Dessert Inspired Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-smoothie.md) - [Coconut Oil Cream Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cream-cheeses.md)