There’s something magical about a dessert that feels indulgent yet comes together with total ease and this vegan no-bake cheesecake is exactly that kind of treat. Silky, creamy, and lightly sweetened, it sits on a soft crust and gets finished with a vibrant crown of fresh berries. No oven, no fuss, just simple whole-food ingredients coming together in a dessert that tastes as beautiful as it looks. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering, craving a mid-week pick-me-up, or looking for a crowd-pleasing plant-based treat, this cheesecake is guaranteed to impress without ever turning on the oven. Enjoy!
Ingredients You'll Need:
Crust
- 160 g (5.64 oz) vegan cookies digestives or ginger nuts work well
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 60 g (4 ⅓ tablespoons) vegan butter
Filling
- 200 g (1 ½ cups) cashews soaked *see recipe notes
- 300 g (10.58 oz) vegan cream cheese *see recipe notes
- 120 g (½ cup) vegan Greek-style yogurt or thick coconut yogurt
- 118 ml (½ cup) pure maple syrup
- 50 g (¼ cup) coconut oil solid
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh berries
Instructions:
Crust
- Line the bottom and sides of a 7.5 or 8" cake tin (with removable base) with some parchment paper.
- Add the cookies and sea salt to your food processor and blitz for about 30 seconds until evenly finely ground. Add in the vegan butter and blend again until evenly combined and the mixture sticks together between your fingers.
- Press the cookie mixture into the base of the cake tin, and smooth it out with the back of a spoon, making sure it is compact. Set aside in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
Filling
- Add all of the filling ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz for several minutes until smooth and creamy with no lumps. Pour the mixture into the cake pan and place back in the fridge to set for a minimum of 5 hours (or overnight if preferred).
Serving and Storage
- Once set, carefully remove the cheesecake from the cake tin by lifting the bottom of the pan. Top with fresh berries such as strawberries and raspberries or fresh fruit of your choice.
- Use a hot wet sharp knife to slice the cheesecake into portions before serving.
- Place the cheesecake in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it in an airtight container for up to a couple of months. I recommend first slicing the cheesecake into individual portions so that you can defrost them as needed. Then just allow them to sit at room temperature for an hour before serving.
Notes
- Soaked Cashews: soak the cashews in water for 4 hours, rinse and drain. You can also quick soak your cashews by soaking them in boiling water for one hour.
- Swap the vegan cream cheese for chilled coconut milk. Refrigerate the cans of coconut milk overnight, then use only the thick cream from the top of the cans.
Source: Addicted to Dates
