Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Jars
Amazingly creamy dairy-free cheesecake with the most delectable strawberry swirl is an amazing no-bake dessert that is easy to make!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups almond raw
- 6 date pitted, large, Medjool
- 5 tablespoons coconut oil melted or softened
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 cups cashew nuts soaked 3 hours, raw
- 2/3 cup coconut milk full-fat, canned
- 1/3 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup *
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
For the Strawberry Jam Swirl:
- 2 cups strawberry chopped, fresh
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 Tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Crust:
- Add the ingredients for the crust to a food processor and process until a thick dough has formed - you may need to stop the food processor several times to scrape the sides.
Prepare the Strawberry Chia Seed Jam:
- Add all ingredients for the strawberry jam swirl except for the chia seeds to a saucepan. Cover and bring to a full boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until strawberries begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat and mash the strawberries using a fork or potato masher. Cover and continue cooking until thick, about 15 minutes. Add the chia seeds, stir well and allow strawberry mixture to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate in a sealed container at least 1 hour before using.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- Soak the cashews for 3 to 8 hours in water. Drain, rinse, and add to a high-powered blender. Add the remaining ingredients for the filling to the blender and blend until completely smooth - this will take 1 to 3 minutes of blending.
Assemble the Strawberry Cheesecake:
- Line a spring form pie pan with parchment paper. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan, creating a tight, even layer. Pour in the cheesecake filling. Spoon the strawberry mixture into each jar and give it a swirl.
- Place the pie in the freezer and freeze 2 hours or until completely set up. When ready to serve, thaw the cheesecake 8 to 10 minutes. Slice and serve! Note: You can also refrigerate the cheesecake jars, but they won't set up as much as if you freeze them.
Notes
- *You can also use honey if you aren't vegan. Honey gives the cheesecake a nice tang, which makes it taste even more like regular cheesecake than the pure maple syrup version!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cheesecake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 12 | |
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.