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    Vegan Strawberry Mini Cheesecake {Dairy Free - No Bake}

    Published on Jun 8, 2017 · Last updated on Aug 24, 2021 ·

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    Vegan Strawberry Mini Cheesecake {Dairy Free - No Bake}

    You won't believe this Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake recipe has no dairy in it! Made in mini molds, these individual no-bake strawberry & cashew cream cheesecakes make for the best summer dessert ever! 

    three mini Vegan Strawberry Cheesecakes stacked on a small plate

    This is Chapter Two of "My Mind Is Blown Away By All The Things You Can Do With Cashews". Chapter One was a dairy-free Caesar dressing and now...this.

    No-bake vegan strawberry cheesecake. The idea of dairy-free cheesecake sounds insane, right?

    I've seen cashew-based vegan "cheesecake" around for a very long time now but to be honest it sounded kind of strange to me and not really appetizing.

    Being true to myself = always late with food trends, I finally gave it a try 2 years later and OMG, mind = blown.

    a hand holding a bite-sized Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake with one bite missing

    You won't believe this Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake recipe has no dairy in it!

    How on earth can cashews make the most creamy and smooth and delicious filling?! I do not know but I wanted to eat the whole batch of vegan strawberry cheesecake filling straight out of the bowl.

    Good thing I have to share them or I would not be bikini ready for our month in Tel Aviv (plus I have to save room for all the falafel and hummus and shawarma and...all the things, you know!).

    Not that I feel ready anyway ah! but I don't want to push it either 😉

    I'm a sucker for strawberry desserts and this vegan strawberry cheesecake is no exception! It's nutty, it's fruity and it's fresh.

    I love them most when they're still a bit frozen, after sitting on the counter for 10/15 minutes. So creamy!

    If you've been on the fence about baking/cooking cheesecake with cashews, do give these mini cheesecakes a go, you'll love them!

    side view of a stack of No Bake Vegan Strawberry Mini Cheesecakes

    If you tried this vegan strawberry cheesecake recipe, don’t forget to rate the recipe below and let me know how it went in the comments – I love hearing from you! You can also follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook for more deliciousness and behind-the-scenes!

    three stacked bite-sized Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake on a white plate
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    Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Bites {Dairy Free – No Bake}

    You won't believe this Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake recipe has no dairy in it! Made in mini molds, these individual no-bake strawberry & cashew cream cheesecakes make for the best summer dessert ever! 

    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword cashew cheesecake, clean eating desserts, healthy dessert, no bake cheesecake, raw vegan cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake, vegan cheesecake recipes
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 8 hours
    Servings 12 mini cheesecakes
    Calories 226 kcal

    Ingredients

    Filling:

    • 1 cup raw cashews soaked for at least 3 hours
    • 1 cup sliced strawberries
    • ¼ cup coconut oil
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 pinch sea salt

    Crust:

    • 1 cup raw pecans
    • 125 g medjool dates about 6, 4.5 oz, pitted
    • ⅓ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions

    1. To make filling: Drain and rinse raw cashews. Add to a high-speed blender with strawberries, coconut oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, and sea salt. Blend until super smooth and creamy. Set aside. (A normal blender would work too but make sure you soak the cashews more than 3 hours and blend until it's as smooth as possible).
    2. To make crust: add pecans, dates, coconut, coconut oil and sea salt in a food processor. Pulse until “dough” forms and comes away from the edge.

    3. Grease a muffin tin (see notes) with coconut oil. Roll crust dough into 12 round balls. Press each flat between the palm of your hands and press into each muffin tin. Repeat until muffin tin is filled. 
    4. Spoon filling mixture evenly amongst 12 muffin tins, then freeze for 4 hours or overnight. (If freezing overnight, unmold and let sit on the counter for about 15 minutes before serving so it's not too hard).

    5.  To unmold, run a clean knife around the cheesecake bites and lift with a fork or an offset spatula to turn them out.

    Recipe Notes

    I used a silicon muffin tin like this one to make the unmolding super easy.

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Bites {Dairy Free – No Bake}
    Amount Per Serving (1 mini cheesecake)
    Calories 226 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Sodium 99mg4%
    Potassium 224mg6%
    Carbohydrates 18g6%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 12g13%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 20IU0%
    Vitamin C 8.1mg10%
    Calcium 26mg3%
    Iron 1.2mg7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Jamie Bevia @ Lettuce Eat Veggies

      June 20, 2017 at 12:27 am

      These look so good! I am scared of cheesecake with cashews because of lumps...You have made is look so easy. I will need to try them!

      • Marie

        June 27, 2017 at 11:28 am

        Yes I understand your hesitation but honestly, not lumps at all! I've made them several times with "normal" blenders and food processors as opposed to high speed and they came out great every time. If you're afraid your food processor isn't powerful enough, make sure to soak the cashews longer (overnight for instance) and you'll be fine 🙂

    2. Jessica

      February 17, 2018 at 8:01 am

      This is fluffy and delicious! My whole family enjoyed it. I did make some substitutions based on what I had on hand. First, I had to use frozen strawberries, then for the crust I had to use 1/2c raw walnut and 1/2c roasted sunflower seed. I also added about a teaspoon of vanilla paste to the cream mixture. Man, it’s delicious! We did soak the cashews overnight & I used my vitamix for both the cream and the crust. The cream is sooo smooth. You guys, just make it. Thanks For this recipe! ????

      • Marie

        February 18, 2018 at 11:02 am

        I'm so happy to hear you loved it Jessica, thank you!!

    3. Pat @ Wholesome Kitchen

      June 13, 2018 at 6:45 am

      It's so beautiful beyond words, Marie – I really adore it. Thanks for sharing this!

      • Marie

        July 09, 2018 at 4:34 pm

        Aww thanks so much Pat!

    4. Alexa

      June 28, 2018 at 3:12 am

      I do love everything with strawberry and this vegan strawberry mini cheesecake of yours is so cute and appetizing. My little niece will surely love this.

    5. All That I'm Eating

      August 16, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      These are such a pretty, delicate colour and I bet the coconut flavour with the strawberry works so well.

      • Marie

        December 11, 2018 at 10:26 am

        Thank you 🙂

    6. Diana Lopes

      November 06, 2018 at 5:20 pm

      Vegan cheesecake?!?! Now I've seen everything! Thank you so much!

      • Marie

        November 18, 2018 at 11:29 am

        Give it a go, you won't regret it!

    7. Lacey

      December 14, 2018 at 11:32 pm

      Have you tried freezing these for a longer time and pulling out when you need them? Just wondering how far in advance I could make them!

      • Marie

        December 17, 2018 at 11:41 am

        Yes you could definitely do that! Just make sure to wrap them and store them in a airtight container to avoid any "freezer" taste.

    8. Cheryl Birkhead

      May 26, 2019 at 5:15 am

      This was DELICIOUS! And so smooth! I substituted Almond Flour for the shredded coconut in the crust and where ever coconut oil was listed I used Coconut Manna instead (puréed coconut) Trying to avoid added oil.
      Thank you for this recipe - a keeper!!!!

      • Marie

        May 08, 2020 at 5:11 am

        Thanks so much Cheryl! So happy you enjoyed it.

    9. Cheryl

      May 26, 2019 at 5:17 am

      This was DELICIOUS! And so smooth! I substituted Almond Flour for the shredded coconut in the crust and where ever coconut oil was listed I used Coconut Manna instead (puréed coconut) Trying to avoid added oil.
      Thank you for this recipe - a keeper!!!!

      • Marie

        May 08, 2020 at 5:08 am

        Hi Cheryl! So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing your experience.

    10. Eléonore

      August 18, 2019 at 10:11 am

      Hi Marie,

      Your site looks really interesting and I already found quite a few recipes I will need to try out :o) Also, your bio is amazing, you seem to get around quite a bit which is really neat...world traveler! Curious to see where you head to next.

      One question bout your Strawberry Mini Cheesecake recipe: is there any alternative for using coconut oil in this recipe?

      Thanks!

      • Marie

        May 06, 2020 at 11:29 pm

        Hi Eleonore! Welcome to NEC! Thanks so much - yes life has been quite the journey so far and we've been enjoying the ride!

        About your cheesecake question. I feel Food-grade cocoa butter would work well as a substitute. We choose coconut oil for its firming power for no-bake treats like this and cocoa butter comes closest! Cheers

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