Treat yourself to this dreamy No-Bake Vegan Cookie Dough Cheesecake, packed with the rich flavors of cashew butter and the sweetness of maple syrup, dotted with chocolate chips for a decadent dessert experience.
Ingredients:
Cookie Dough Base:
- 3.09 cups (250g) rolled oats
- ¾ cup (200g) cashew butter
- ⅔ cup (150ml) pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp (30ml) non-dairy milk, more if needed
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- ½ cup (100g) vegan chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling:
- 1 ½ cup (200g) cashews, pre-soaked
- 1 ⅓ cups (300g) vegan cream cheese
- ⅔ cup (150g) vegan Greek-style yogurt or Skyr
- ¼ cup (80g) pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup (50g) coconut oil, kept solid
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ⅓ cup (50g) vegan chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Line a 9” rectangular pan with parchment paper. A round pan of 7” or 8” will also work.
- Process the rolled oats in a food processor until they reach a flour-like consistency.
- Add the cashew butter, maple syrup, non-dairy milk, sea salt, and vanilla into the oat flour and blend until it forms a cohesive dough. If it's too thick, add a bit more milk.
- Move the dough to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Separate out ¼ of the dough and roll into small balls. Chill these in the fridge for later.
- Press the rest of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating a smooth, even layer. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
- For the cheesecake, blend the cashews, vegan cream cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla bean paste, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour this creamy mixture over the cookie dough base. Sprinkle the vegan chocolate chips on top and use a spoon or skewer to swirl them into the filling. Place the reserved cookie dough balls on top.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 5-6 hours, or overnight, to set properly.
Once set, this No-Bake Vegan Cookie Dough Cheesecake is ready to be sliced and served. Enjoy a piece of this heavenly treat and make sure to share the recipe with friends who love a sweet, guilt-free indulgence!
