🍒 No-Bake Vegan Cherry Dream Cheesecake
Creamy, dreamy, and perfect for warm days—no oven needed!
Serves: 8–10
Prep: 20 minutes + chilling
🥧 Crust
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1½ cups vegan digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
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⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or vegan butter)
Mix, press firmly into a 9-inch pan, and chill 15 minutes.
🧀 Cheesecake Filling
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1½ cups raw cashews, soaked 4 hours (or overnight), drained
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¾ cup thick coconut cream (chilled, scoop the solid part)
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⅓ cup maple syrup (adjust to taste)
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¼ cup lemon juice
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Blend until ultra-smooth (scrape sides as needed).
🍒 Cherry Topping
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2 cups cherries (fresh or frozen)
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3–4 tbsp sugar or maple syrup
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
Simmer cherries with sugar and lemon 5–7 minutes.
Stir in cornstarch slurry; cook until glossy and thick. Cool completely.
🧊 Assemble
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Pour filling over chilled crust; smooth the top.
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Chill 4–6 hours (or overnight) until set.
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Spoon cooled cherry topping on top before serving.
✨ Tips & Variations
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Shortcut: Use vegan cherry pie filling if you’re short on time.
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Extra firm: Add 2 tbsp melted coconut oil to the filling.
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Chocolate crust: Use chocolate cookies for a Black Forest vibe.
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Mini cheesecakes: Divide into jars—set faster and look great.