Healthy Cheesecake Recipes That Don’t Need an Oven
When I say this healthy cheesecake recipe changed how I feel about desserts, I mean it. It’s one of those no bake cheesecake recipes that makes you wonder why we ever bothered with ovens in the first place. I’ve tested dozens of no bake cheesecake recipes easy enough for a weeknight treat, and this one hits every mark—texture, taste, and that wow-factor swirl on top.
I love playing with bake cheesecake recipes, but when summer rolls around and the heat dares you to turn on the oven, this one always wins. You can easily turn this into the best no bake cheesecake recipe for chocolate lovers or even twist it into a strawberry cheesecake recipe no bake style if you're feeling fruity.
We’ve served this at birthdays, potlucks, even a wedding once (true story). People never guess it’s completely plant-based. That’s the charm of chocolate cheesecake recipe no bake versions like this—you get all the flavor and none of the stress. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll keep it in your fridge on repeat.
Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews (soaked for 4–6 hours or overnight)
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (for crust)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (for crust)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: fruit, chocolate drizzle, nuts
Instructions
- Start by soaking your cashews if you haven’t already. This helps them blend into that dreamy cheesecake texture.
- For the crust, mix the almond flour, 1/4 cup coconut oil, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until it holds together when pressed.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined 8-inch springform pan. Slide that into the fridge while you make the filling.
- In a blender, toss in the soaked cashews, coconut milk, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust. Smooth it out with a spatula. If you're feeling fancy, swirl in a fruit purée or drizzle chocolate on top.
- Pop the whole thing into the freezer for at least 4 hours or until it's firm enough to slice.
- Before serving, let it thaw for 10–15 minutes. Slice, top as you like, and enjoy.