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No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake (grain-free and paleo)

Raw vegan cheesecake made dairy-free and grain-free with raw cashews.

Prep Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 1 10-inch cheesecake
Calories: 494 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Crust:
  • 2 cups raw pecans
  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil softened
  • 8 large Medjool dates pitted
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Vegan “Cheesecake” Filling:
  • 3-½ cups raw cashews soaked overnight
  • 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup pure maple syrup*
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 to 8 Tbsp water as needed

Instructions

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  1. Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with a couple inches of water. Allow them to soak overnight (at least 8 hours). Drain and rinse.
Prepare the Crust:
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  1. Add the ingredients for the crust to a food processor (or blender) and process until a thick, sticky dough forms. You may need to stop the food processor a couple of times and scrape the sides with a rubber spatula.
  2. Transfer the crust mixture to a 10-inch springform pan and press it into the bottom, forming an even layer. Refrigerate the crust while you're preparing the filling.
Prepare the "Cheesecake" filling:
  1. Add all of the ingredients for the filling to a high-powered blender and blend until completely smooth. This will require several rounds of blending. If the mixture is too thick, add water a couple of tablespoons at a time and continue blending until smooth.
Prepare the "Cheesecake":
  1. Pour the "cheesecake" filling into the springform pan and smooth evenly over the crust. Freeze for 1 hour, then place in the refrigerator and refrigerate until completely firm, about another hour.
  2. Remove the outside mold from the springform pan and cut slices. Serve with fresh fruit and a drizzle of agave or maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)

Notes

  • *I like using 1/3 cup pure maple syrup and 1/3 cup honey (note that this version is not vegan). You may also use agave nectar.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 12 Calories 494kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 35g (54%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 25g (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 110-inch cheesecake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 494

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 12
Calories 494kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 35g 54%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 25g 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.