Description
A delicious and creamy no-bake strawberry crunch cheesecake featuring a nutty almond-date crust with dried strawberries and a smooth cashew-based filling. Perfect for a refreshing dessert that requires minimal effort and no oven baking.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup dried strawberries
Filling:
- 1 cup cashews, soaked for 4 hours
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a food processor, combine almonds, medjool dates, and dried strawberries. Pulse the mixture until it becomes a sticky, crumbly dough that holds together when pressed.
- Form the crust: Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Use the back of a spoon to evenly spread and compact the crust layer.
- Make the filling: In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, coconut cream, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy without any lumps.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the cashew filling over the crust base in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until it is fully set and firm enough to slice.
- Serve: Remove from the refrigerator, slice, serve chilled, and enjoy the creamy, crunchy, and naturally sweet no-bake strawberry cheesecake.
Notes
- Soaking the cashews for at least 4 hours softens them, ensuring a silky smooth filling texture.
- You can substitute almonds with walnuts or pecans for different crust flavors.
- If you don’t have dried strawberries, dried raspberries or cranberries can be a good alternative in the crust.
- Maple syrup is used as a natural sweetener; adjust the amount to taste if you prefer it sweeter or less sweet.
- This cheesecake is best served chilled and eaten within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- For a firmer texture, freeze the cheesecake for 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 4 hours soaking time for cashews)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
