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Vegan Cheesecake Recipe (paleo, no-bake)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 9 hours
This vegan cheesecake recipe is rich, creamy and so delicious! It's also paleo and no-bake.

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 2/3 cup (93 grams) raw cashews
  • 2/3 cup (140 grams) pitted dates firmly packed
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons (19 grams) cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the filling:

  • 3 cups (435 grams) raw cashews see notes
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 2/3 cup (160 ml) maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (56 grams) coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

To garnish:

  • fresh berries

Instructions

Prepare the crust:

  • Line the bottom and sides (all the way to the top) of a circular 7"x3" springform pan (if a little smaller, you can pour the leftover filling in a small dessert glass / bowl) with a piece of foil or plastic wrap.
  • In the bowl of your food processor using an S-blade, pulse all the crust ingredients until it starts to come together. Depending on your food processor, this will take 1-3 minutes. Pinch a bit of it together - it should stick together easily. You can also use a high-speed blender (the small jar used to make nut butter). Process it on high for about 20 seconds or until no large chunks remain. It might look very dry but once you pinch it, it'll come together.
    2/3 cup (93 grams) raw cashews, 2/3 cup (140 grams) pitted dates, 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons (19 grams) cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Press firmly onto the bottom of the lined pan and press it down so that it's compacted.
  • Place the pan in the freezer while you prepare the filling.

Prepare the filling:

  • Get out a high-speed blender and make sure it's large enough to fit all the ingredients. The filling yields about 5-6 cups. Add all the filling ingredients, in the order listed, and blend for about 30-60 seconds, or even longer, depending on your blender, or until totally smooth and no lumps remain.
    3 cups (435 grams) raw cashews, 3/4 cup (180 ml) full-fat canned coconut milk, 2/3 cup (160 ml) maple syrup, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup (56 grams) coconut oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pour the filling over the crust and place the cheesecake in the freezer for 9-12 hours or until the filling is frozen. Depending on your freezer, you might be able to cut it straight from the freezer. If not, you might need to let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes or so.
  • Top with berries before serving.
  • Freeze for up to a month or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • It wasn't a problem for my Blendtec to use non-soaked cashews. If you prefer, you can put the cashews in a pot and pour boiling water over them. Let them sit for about 10-20 minutes and that'll soften them.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. The nutrition information does not include any form of garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 154mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 4mgNet Carbs: 30
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