Published 7/25/2023 This recipe was slightly updated on July 25, 2023. We’re no-bake dessert girlies over here at Fit Foodie Finds. They’re the perfect treat when you don’t want to use your oven. These vegan cheesecake bars are lemon-flavored and made with a chewy date and cashew crust (inspired by our cashew cookie Larabar recipe). The filling is next level. Soak cashews so that they become soft and then blend them nice and smooth with coconut cream, maple syrup, lemon juice, and coconut oil.
What is in these vegan cheesecake bars?
Raw cashews: cashews are in both the crust and the filling. Make sure to purchase raw, unsalted cashews as the filling will turn out much better. We tested these with roasted and much preferred raw. Dates: purchasing soft dates is important. Combined with ground cashews, they make up the crust. Coconut cream: for this recipe, we used coconut cream which is slightly different than full-fat coconut milk. You can find this at most grocery stores right by the canned coconut milk! Coconut oil: the coconut oil will help with the setting process because it solidifies at room temperature! Maple syrup: we’re using maple syrup in these as the sweetener. Lemon: we’re going big with lemon flavors in this recipe. You’ll use the juice and the zest.
Ingredient Swaps and Variations
This vegan cheesecake is a great base to use and run with. Don’t love lemon? Use a different citrus such as lime or orange or none at all. You can even make this recipe in a spring-form pan and serve it looking more like classic cheesecake. Or, whip it up in a muffin tin like cheesecake bites.
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Storage
We recommend storing these bars in the freezer and letting them thaw a bit before eating. Definitely don’t store them on the countertop as warmer temperatures will make them melt and get too soft.
How to Serve Vegan Cheesecake Bars
These bars are best eaten slightly thawed from frozen. We loved eating thes with whipped coconut cream, but you could also serve them with whipped cream (not vegan). We also highly recommend serving with fresh lemon zest and your berry of choice!
