These no-bake vegan lemon cheesecake bars are a light, creamy, and zesty plant-based dessert made with wholesome ingredients.
Author:Robert
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:4 hours 20 minutes
Yield:16 bars 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:Vegan
Diet:Vegan
Ingredients
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1 cup raw cashews (soaked overnight or in hot water for 1 hour)
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk (refrigerated overnight)
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Instructions
Soak cashews overnight or in hot water for 1 hour, then drain and set aside.
In a food processor, blend almonds, dates, coconut oil, and sea salt until a sticky crust forms.
Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 8×8 inch pan. Freeze while preparing the filling.
Scoop out only the solid part of the refrigerated coconut milk and add to a high-speed blender with soaked cashews, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and cornstarch.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
Freeze for at least 4–6 hours or until firm.
Let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before slicing into bars.