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Easy Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake

Best, no bake, easy, vegan blueberry cheesecake! This cheesecake is completely refined sugar free, paleo, raw and absolutely delicious! The fresh blueberry topping really takes it over the edge. How about that creamy texture? Sign me up, please!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword blueberry cheesecake, no bake, raw vegan cheesecake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 346kcal

Ingredients

Crust

Cashew Cheese

Blueberry Topping

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2/3 cup fresh blackberries
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoons beet powder

Blueberry Beet Swirl

  • 1/4 cup cashew cheese
  • 2 teaspoons beet powder
  • 2-3 tablespoons filtered water see notes

Instructions

  • Add cashews to a bowl and cover with boiling hot water. Let set, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours. Rinse and drain thoroughly.
  • Line the bottom of a 6" or 7" springform pan with parchment paper (cut out a circle) and lightly oil the sides to make it easier to remove once the cheesecake has set.
  • Combine the nuts in a food processor and pulse until you get a coarse mixture. Add the rest of the crust ingredients and pulse several times until it starts clumping up and forming together.
  • Transfer the crust mixture into the pan. Press down with your fingers to pack it evenly into the bottom of the pan to create an even base. If it starts to get sticky, lightly wet your fingers with warm water. Set aside.
  • Add drained cashews and the rest of the filling ingredients to the bowl of your food processor or into a high speed blender pitcher. Process or blend until creamy and smooth throughout, scraping down the sides as needed. *Taste and adjust accordingly. Be sure to add more lemon juice if it's too sweet, more maple syrup if it isn't sweet enough or a pinch more of salt for more balance!*
  • Pour the filling over the crust but reserve about 1/4 cup and set aside in a small bowl. Tap on the counter a couple of times to release any air bubbles that may have formed. Set aside.
  • Combine the blueberries, blackberries, lemon juice, honey, chia seeds and beet powder in the bowl of a food processor until pulverized. Add this mixture on top of the filling.
  • In the small bowl with the 1/4 cup cashew cheese reserve, add the beet powder. Whisk with a fork until combined. Add approximately 2-3 tablespoons of water until it is the consistency of a milkshake. You don't want it runny, but you also want it thin enough so it's easily pourable! Using a 1/2 teaspoon, make circular dots all over the top of the cheesecake and using a toothpick, begin to swirl away! You'll be amazed at the art you're creating :)
  • Place in the freezer to set for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, pull out the cheesecake and allow it to sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. When you're ready to slice, run your chef's knife under very hot water and dry it off with a towel. Cut the cheesecake using that hot knife- it'll be much easier. Leftovers can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Be sure to bring all of your filling ingredients to room temperature before you begin. Otherwise, your filling will not be smooth!
  • You may need more or less than 2-3 tablespoons of water, depending on the exact thickness of your cashew cheese layer. Add the water very slowly and keep a close eye on it!

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 41mg