Easy no-bake vegan cherry dream cheesecake with a creamy dairy-free filling and sweet cherry topping. A perfect plant-based dessert.
⏱ Time
Prep: 20 minutes
Chill: 4 hours
Serves: 8
🧺 Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups vegan graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Cheesecake Filling
- 1½ cups raw cashews (soaked 4 hours)
- ¾ cup coconut cream
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cherry Topping
- 1½ cups cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
👩🍳 Instructions
Firstly, blend graham crackers into crumbs. Then mix with coconut oil and maple syrup. Press into a lined springform pan.
Next, blend all filling ingredients until completely smooth. Pour over crust and level the top.
After that, simmer cherries and maple syrup. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thick. Let cool.
Finally, spread cherry topping over cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Nut-Free: Use silken tofu instead of cashews.
- Berry Swap: Replace cherries with strawberries or blueberries.
- Chocolate Twist: Add cocoa powder to the crust.
- Extra Firm: Add 1 tbsp agar-agar for a sliceable texture.
- Oil-Free Crust: Use soaked dates instead of coconut oil.
🌿 Benefits of No-Bake Vegan Cherry Dream Cheesecake
Firstly, cherries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C.
Secondly, cashews provide plant-based protein and healthy fats.
Moreover, it’s dairy-free and cholesterol-free.
In addition, no baking preserves nutrients.
As a result, you enjoy a lighter yet indulgent dessert.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Firstly, reduce lemon juice for a milder flavor.
- Then, use crushed vanilla biscuits for the crust.
- Next, top with extra cherries or sprinkles.
- Finally, serve in mini cups for easy handling.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approximate)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
