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Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake (paleo, no-bake)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
This vegan cheesecake is also paleo and super rich, creamy and decadent! Made with coconut milk, dates and coconut sugar, this no-bake cheesecake is a little healthier than a traditional one.

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 2/3 cup (93 grams) almonds
  • 2/3 cup (140 grams) pitted dates firmly packed
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons (19 grams) cocoa powder
  • 1/8-1/4 teaspoon salt

For the filling:

  • 3 cups (720 grams) warmed coconut cream
  • 1 cup (210 grams) pitted dates firmly packed
  • 1 2/3 cups (183 grams) cocoa powder
  • 1 to 1 1/3 cups (200 to 266 grams) coconut sugar very firmly packed
  • 1/4 cup + 1 1/2 teaspoons (64 grams) coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt

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.
  • 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 to make the crust but you have to scape the sides of the container often. I thought it was much easier with a food processor.
    2/3 cup (93 grams) almonds, 2/3 cup (140 grams) pitted dates, 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons (19 grams) cocoa powder, 1/8-1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Press firmly onto the bottom of the lined pan.

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. If your blender isn't big enough, a food processor will do - but it'll likely (it depends on your food processor) be creamier with a high-speed blender. Add all the filling ingredients, in the order listed (starting off with 1 cup (200 grams) of coconut sugar), and blend for about 30-60 seconds, or even longer, depending on your blender, or until totally smooth and no lumps of dates remain. Taste and add up to another 1/3 cup (66 grams) of coconut sugar, if desired.
    3 cups (720 grams) warmed coconut cream, 1 cup (210 grams) pitted dates, 1 2/3 cups (183 grams) cocoa powder, 1 to 1 1/3 cups (200 to 266 grams) coconut sugar, 1/4 cup + 1 1/2 teaspoons (64 grams) coconut oil, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pour the filling over the crust and place the cheesecake in the freezer for 6-8 hours or until the filling is frozen. Remove the cheesecake from the freezer and remove the foil from around the sides. If it's difficult to do now, wait until it thaws a bit more.
  • Let thaw for about 1 hour at room temperature (it'll depend on the room temperature and how long the cheesecake was frozen) and top with berries. Can be stored in the fridge for a softer consistency.

Notes

  • You can use 3 cups of canned coconut cream or get three 14-ounce (400-gram) cans of full-fat canned coconut milk, chill them overnight, then scoop out the coconut cream that has formed at the top. You should get 3 cups (720 grams) of coconut cream. Warm it up slightly so that the mixture will be easier to blend.
  • 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. This recipe yields 12-16 servings. The nutritional info was calculated based on 16 servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 212mgPotassium: 465mgFiber: 7gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 3mgNet Carbs: 27
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