Mini No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake recipe! paleo (2024)

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Posted Apr 25, 2017, Updated Sep 02, 2020

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Mini No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake is a simple, elegant dessert! Vegan & dairy-free with a paleo & gluten-free option!

It’s almost Mother’s Day! And there really is no better way to celebrate the moms of the world than with chocolate. {am I right}?!

This recipe forMini No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake will make any celebration sweeter {literally} while still being healthy! These beautiesare vegan and easily made gluten-free, refined sugar free AND paleo! Plus theyareso stinkin’ cute that they’reperfect to serve at an elegantbrunch or afternoon tea!

I feel super emotional because this will be my first Mother’s Day as a momma offourbeautiful babies. Of course the fact that I’m less than 2 weeks postpartum doesn’t make controlling my hormones any easier…LOL! 😉 But really, the wordthat keeps filling my heart and mind isgrateful. I cannot express how much I absolutely adore being a mom, and how thankful I amformy sweet little family.

I’m currently working on a post all about Mara’s entrance into this world and her first week with us! I hope to share it with you in the next couple of days!

Anywho, if you see my hubby, tell him that if he wanted to make this Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake for me on Mother’s Day {or any day for that matter} I definitely wouldn’t object!

1. Soak the Cashews!

Be sure to start soaking your cashews 1 hour before you’re ready to make the filling! It only takes 5 minutes or less to make the filling, but that’s only if you have the cashews presoaked!

2. Make the crust.

Make the crust, press it in the pan and toss in the freezer to harden. While it’s hardening, make the filling.Then put it all together and let them set up in the fridge or freezer {faster}!

3. Kitchen tools needed to make these vegan cheesecakes!

There are two kitchen tools that ensure this dessert turns out perfect every time:

Vitamix.These beauties are made with the help of my absolute favorite kitchen appliance, my Vitamix. I only recommend using a Vitamix or other super high-powered blender, because it will ensure that your filling is irresistibly silky and smooth, which is what all of yourchocolate dreams are made of.
Mini Cheesecake Pan:I use this Norpro Nonstick Mini Cheesecake pan to make all of my cute mini desserts. Thanks to the nonstick coating and the removable bottoms, these mini cheesecakes come out perfect every. single. time. I guess youcould make them in mini muffin tins, but I suggest lining them for easy removal.

No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake: Substitutions

Filling:

I do not recommend any substitutions in the filling of this cheesecake! It is absolute silky smooth chocolatey perfection, and I wouldn’t want to tamper with it in any way!

Crust

I used a combination of crushed Oreo cookies and coconut oil for the crust because it’s easy and delicious! If you would like to keep theseMini No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecakes completely refined sugar free AND paleo, then I recommend using this recipe for the crust:
Ingredients:
1 cup pecans (can use walnuts but not as highly recommended)
1 cup dates
3 TBS cocoa powder
4 TBS unsweetened coconut
2 TBS maple syrup (or honey)
¼ tsp salt
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in your Vitamix or food processor fitted with the “S” blade and blend/process until the mixture turns a dark chocolatey brown, is still crumbly, but will form clumps when pinched together. Stop processing before it gets too buttery/moist.

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Mini Vegan Chocolate Cheesecakes

Laura

Mini No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecakes are a simple, elegant dessert! Vegan & dairy-free with a paleo & gluten-free option!

5 from 9 votes

Ingredients

Oreo Crust (Paleo & refined-sugar free version in the notes section):

▢ 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs Oreos or gluten-free option
▢ ¼ cup coconut oil melted

Chocolate Cheesecake Filling:

▢ ½ cup coconut cream
▢ 6 TBS pure maple syrup
▢ 1 cup roasted unsalted cashews, soaked for at least 1 hour
▢ ¼ cup coconut oil melted
▢ ½ cup unsweetened chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
▢ 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
▢ ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions

First, boil 2 cups of water. Place cashews in a glass container and pour boiling water over nuts until they are completely covered. Let soak for 1 hour.

Make the Crust:

Grease a mini cheesecake pan (or line and grease a muffin tin). Set aside.
Mix melted coconut oil and cookie crumbs together until well combined.
Drop 1 TBS portions of the crust into each well of your mini cheesecake pan. Use your finger to press the crumbs evenly around the bottom of the well.
Repeat with each well until all the cookie mixture has been used.
Put the mini cheesecake pan in the freezer for the crusts to harden.

Make the Filling:

Drain the cashews.
Put all the ingredients in the order listed into your Vitamix (or high powered blender).
Turn blender on low, gradually increasing to high speed. Blend until all ingredients are combined and mixture is smooth (about 1 minute).

Putting it together.

Remove pan from the freezer (make sure crusts are hardened).
Add 2 TBS of chocolate filling to each well.
Smooth with your finger and press the air out of each well.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight). You can also freeze these pies to hurry the process along, but be sure to remove them from the freezer before serving!
Top with extra melted chocolate chips if desired!

Notes

Paleo & Refined Sugar Free Crust:
Ingredients:
1 cup pecans (can use walnuts but not as highly recommended)
1 cup dates
3 TBS cocoa powder
4 TBS unsweetened coconut
2 TBS honey
¼ tsp salt
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in your Vitamix or food processor fitted with the "S" blade and blend/process until the mixture turns a dark chocolatey brown, is still crumbly, but will form clumps when pinched together. Stop processing before it gets too buttery/moist.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Did you enjoy this recipe? Have a question? Leave a comment below!

Vitamix Giveaway NEXT WEEK!

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Mini No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake recipe! paleo (2024)

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What is no bake cheesecake filling made of? ›

For the Filling: Combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.

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What does vegan cheesecake contain? ›

These 7 ingredient beauties begin with a 2-ingredient crust! Dates and raw walnuts (or almonds) – that's all you need. Whirl and set aside. Next up, the 5-ingredient filling: Soaked cashews, coconut milk, coconut oil, lemon juice and agave nectar.

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Does no bake cheesecake contain eggs? ›

You don't need eggs in no bake cheesecake. Your crust should be ground graham crackers or oreo cookies softened with a bit of melted butter. Your filling is made with cream cheese, whipped cream or condensed milk .

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Does no bake cheesecake contain gelatin? ›

Some no-bake cheesecakes are set with gelatine to give them a mousse-like texture. Other no-bake cheesecakes are a mixture of cream cheese or cream cheese and whipped cream. This second type should set firmly in the fridge without any gelatine being added.

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The primary reason a no-bake cheesecake is too runny or doesn't set up properly is generally the temperature of the ingredients. If your cream cheese is too warm, the mixture will be too soft and will never set up properly.

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Silken tofu

You might be surprised to hear that silken tofu makes an excellent substitute for eggs in savoury or sweet dishes, such as vegan cheesecake or chocolate mousse. However you use it, you'll need to whip it until smooth, otherwise you'll be left with noticeable chunks of tofu in your mixture.

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As vegan blog Wag Free Food notes, coconut oil, coconut milk, and coconut cream are popular ingredients to make vegan cheese. The high-fat content of coconut makes it easier to create a creamy, decadent, cheese-like product.

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Sirabella's is the #1 National Supplier of dairy-free & vegan cheesecake, supplying over 100 restaurants nationally and many regional food service accounts.

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The cake will not set properly if there is no egg in the preparation, and you will just have a cream cheese pudding. As delicious as cream cheese pudding sounds, it's actually more like buttercream.

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What can you substitute for eggs in cheesecake? ›

Ricotta cheese works well as a thickener in eggless cheesecakes. It has a silky texture and a delicious flavor that complements most cheesecakes. Ricotta cheese can also be substituted for eggs in cheesecake recipes.

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1. Baking the crust. baked crust (even one with less butter) means your filling will ooze into the crust and make it soggy. Try this instead: Most importantly, you should make sure to chill the crumb crust at least 10 minutes before filling it, but even longer is better.

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What can you substitute for gelatin in cheesecake? ›

You can replace it with agar-agar, which is the veg substitute of gelatin. If you want, you can make your cheesecake without gelatin or any other setting agent. Just make sure you set the cake really nicely in the refrigerator, preferably overnight and be very careful while demoulding it.

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How do you thicken a no bake cheesecake without gelatin? ›

Use Cream Cheese and Heavy Cream

Low-fat or fat-free cream cheese won't give you the same results. Adding heavy cream can also help to thicken the filling and give it a smoother texture.