Description
In these No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecakes, vanilla cashew cheesecake tops a gluten-free & paleo chocolate chip cookie dough crust. Topped with dark chocolate ganache, these mini cheesecakes make a decadent treat you’ll make again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust
- ¼ cup (50g) coconut oil, use refined for no coconut flavor
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free milk of choice
- 1 cup (96g) blanched almond flour
- ⅓ cup (2 ounces) mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
For the filling
- 2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water for 4 to 12 hours, drained and rinsed before using
- ⅓ cup (112g) pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup canned full-fat coconut milk, use the coconut cream on top
- ¼ cup (50g) coconut oil, melted (use refined for no coconut flavor)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
For the topping
- ½ cup (3 ounces) dark chocolate, in chips or chopped finely
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
- Mini chocolate chips, to garnish
Instructions
- Line a muffin pan with 8 muffin/cupcake liners. You can also use a 6-inch springform pan for a larger cheesecake. Set aside.
- For the crust, combine the coconut oil and coconut sugar in a small mixing bowl. Stir until combined. Add the vanilla extract, salt, and milk and stir in incorporate. Mix in the almond flour and chocolate chips.
- Divide evenly between the pans and press into the bottom. Set aside.
- In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine all of the ingredients in the filling. Turn the food processor or blender on medium-high and blend for about three minutes or until the mixture is silky smooth and creamy.
- Divide the filling between the prepared crusts. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set completely. If you make one large cheesecake, you will need at least 4 hours to set.
- For the chocolate topping, place the dark chocolate in a bowl. Heat the coconut milk in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or until steaming. Pour over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute, and then whisk until smooth. Garnish each of the cheesecakes with the chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips, if desired.
- Serve chilled, and store in the refrigerator or freezer. The cheesecakes will soften if left at room temperature – these are meant to stay cold! Enjoy :)
Keywords: vegan, no bake, chocolate chip, cookie dough, paleo, chocolate, dessert, cheesecake