Try our Vegan Cashew Cheesecake Bites! These creamy and indulgent treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. Made with wholesome ingredients, they are a healthier alternative to traditional cheesecake, and they taste just as delicious!
Why You’ll Love Our Vegan Cashew Cheesecake Bites
Our recipe is not only dairy-free and vegan but also gluten-free and refined sugar-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. These bite-sized cheesecakes are bursting with flavor and have a rich, creamy texture that will leave you craving more. Plus, they are incredibly easy to make and require no baking!
Recipe Details:
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 12
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 12 medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)
Equipment/Utensils:
- Food processor or high-speed blender
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
Preparation Steps:
- Prepare the Crust:
- Place the almonds and pitted dates in a food processor and process until finely chopped and sticky.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and press about 1 tablespoon of the almond-date mixture into the bottom of each liner. Set aside.
- Make the Filling:
- In the same food processor or blender, combine the soaked cashews, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Assemble the Cheesecake Bites:
- Pour the cashew cheesecake mixture evenly over the crust in each cupcake liner, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Chill and Serve:
- Place the muffin tin in the freezer and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once set, remove the cheesecake bites from the muffin tin and garnish with shredded coconut if desired.
- Allow them to thaw for a few minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 170
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Phosphorus: 6%
- Potassium: 6%
Vegan Cashew Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked overnight and drained
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 12 medjool dates pitted
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut optional, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Place the almonds and pitted dates in a food processor and process until finely chopped and sticky.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and press about 1 tablespoon of the almond-date mixture into the bottom of each liner. Set aside.
Make the Filling:
- In the same food processor or blender, combine the soaked cashews, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Assemble the Cheesecake Bites:
- Pour the cashew cheesecake mixture evenly over the crust in each cupcake liner, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Chill and Serve:
- Place the muffin tin in the freezer and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Once set, remove the cheesecake bites from the muffin tin and garnish with shredded coconut if desired.
- Allow them to thaw for a few minutes before serving.