Date-walnut crust with a pinch of sea saltCreamy cashew-coconut filling infused with black tea, chai spices, and fresh gingerNaturally sweetened with maple syrupTopped with Coconut Whip and Vegan Caramel Sauce for the ultimate dairy-free, gluten-free dessert.
Let us show you how it’s done! This recipe is simple, requiring just 10 ingredients you likely have on hand right now! It starts with a crust made of raw walnuts and fresh medjool dates and just a hint of sea salt. Press into a spring-form pan (or small baking dish) and freeze. Next, soak your cashews and start infusing your tea. We went with black tea for an intense tea flavor, and also threw in some loose chai tea spices for more flavor. But either black tea or chai tea packets / loose leaf tea will work! Just add hot water, cover, and steep for 30 minutes or more. Then squeeze out the excess tea, drain and rinse cashews, and it’s time to blend! For spices, we used our Go-To Caffeine-Free Chai Spice Mix*! But we also include individual spices in the notes if you’d rather add whole spices. Vanilla adds more flavor, while fresh-grated ginger adds a little kick of heat. *Learn more about the origins of chai here! Blend until creamy and smooth, taste and adjust flavor as needed, then pour into your prepared crust! All that’s left to do is freeze! We recommend freezing until firm, then transferring to the refrigerator the day of serving or setting out to thaw ~1 hour before serving for best texture. You don’t want it to be as cold as ice cream, but you don’t want it to be as warm as, say, pudding or mousse. The in-between is just perfect. We hope you LOVE this cheesecake! It’s: CreamyRichDairy- and Gluten-freeNaturally sweetenedPerfectly spiced& SO decadent and rich This would make the perfect no-bake, impressive dessert for the holidays and beyond. It’s quickly becoming one of my favorite cheesecakes I’ve ever made! And that’s saying a lot considering we’ve made (and sampled) a lot! Top with coconut whipped cream and more vegan caramel for the ultimate fall dessert!
More Holiday Dessert Ideas
Raw Carrot Cake with Vegan Cream Cheese FrostingVegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin PieThe Best Vegan Apple CrispCaramel Apple Cheesecake TartMini Vegan Pumpkin Pies (OMG — so cute!)
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