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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Teaslies: Mini Vegan Cheesecakes!

    May 26, 2023 by Becky Striepe
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    close-up of a mini vegan cheesecake topped with raspberries

    Rich, creamy, mini vegan cheesecakes are a total crowd-pleaser and a snap to make! You only need about 30 minutes to prep, then an hour to chill.

    mini vegan cheesecakes topped with raspberries on a serving tray
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    • Making the crust
    • Making the filling
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    • Teaslies: Mini Vegan Cheesecakes

    Before we go any further, I want to assure you that this mini vegan cheesecake recipe IS NOT HEALTH FOOD. If you are looking for a healthy vegan cheesecake, please, avert your eyes.

    If what you're after is a rich, creamy, sweet, decadent vegan cheesecake, though, you have come to the right place.

    About the cooking time

    While there is an hour of chilling time before you can serve, the actual active time to make these mini cheesecakes is only around 30 minutes, and that includes 15 minutes to soak the cashews for the cheesecake and dates for the crust.

    Making the crust

    Like a lot of vegan cheesecake recipes, these little bites of delight use raw cashews as the base. Each one has a lovely, super simple crust made of just dates and almonds.

    You might wonder whether you can skip soaking the dates to save a bit of time, but I wouldn't recommend it. Soaked dates blend up much more easily, and the extra liquid from soaking gives you moister crust.

    To make the crust, you blend the cashews into a crumbly mixture, then blend the dates separately and mix them together to form your dough. Press small scoops of the dough into the bottom of each lined cupcake cup, and you're ready to fill with that decadent cheesecake goodness.

    Making the filling

    The cheesecake part of this situation is so quick and easy. Just throw all of the cake ingredients into the blender, and puree until smooth.

    You don't need a high speed blender to make this recipe. If you have a regular blender, the only extra thing you'll need is patience. It is fully possible to get a smooth, creamy mix in a regular blender. You just have to keep blending. DO NOT GIVE UP! I believe in you!

    Once you make the cake mixture, just divide it between your cupcake cups, and chill until you're ready to eat. Make sure you allow at least an hour to chill, so your Teaslies have time to fully firm up before you serve them.

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    close-up of a mini vegan cheesecake topped with raspberries

    Teaslies: Mini Vegan Cheesecakes

    Rich, creamy, mini vegan cheesecakes are a total crowd-pleaser and a snap to make!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: vegan cheesecake
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Chilling Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 391kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups raw cashews
    • ¼ cup pitted Medjool dates
    • 1 cup raw almonds
    • 1 cup vegan margarine - melted (measure, then melt)
    • ½ cup lemon juice
    • ¼ cup water
    • ⅔ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • berries - optional, for topping

    Instructions

    • Soak cashews and dates in separate bowls, using enough HOT water to cover, for 15 minutes. Drain.
    • Blend up the almonds and put them in a small bowl. Blend the dates and add them to the almonds, then mix until you have a crumbly dough. Divide mixture between 12 lined muffin tins or 6 lined Texas muffin tins, pressing into the bottom of the pan.
    • Blend cashews, margaine, lemon juice, water, maple syrup, and vanilla until very smooth. This might take longer than you think – keep blending and testing until you have a totally smooth mixture that’s not grainy at all. Pour the mixture into the muffin pan, filling each cup completely. Top with the berries, if you’re using them.
    • Chill for at least an hour before serving.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Teaslies: Mini Vegan Cheesecakes
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    391
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    32
    g
    49
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    30
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    7
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    16
    g
    Sodium
     
    150
    mg
    6
    %
    Potassium
     
    338
    mg
    10
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    21
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    12
    %
    Sugar
     
    9
    g
    10
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    725
    IU
    15
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    4
    mg
    5
    %
    Calcium
     
    48
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

    Learn more about me >>>

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    1. Cadry's Kitchen (@Cadryskitchen)

      January 17, 2013 at 10:08 am

      If there's anything better than a (mostly) raw, vegan cheesecake, I don't know what it is. This looks fabulous!

      Reply
    2. Tiffany

      January 15, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      Now that looks amazing!

      Reply
    3. Andrea @ Vibrant Wellness Journal

      January 03, 2013 at 5:43 pm

      I've had good luck with raisins in raw food crusts instead of dates, though you may have to add a bit of water or coconut oil to keep it moist. These look delish!

      Reply
    4. veganadian

      January 01, 2013 at 2:23 am

      LOL, you're awesome! You're so excused <3
      I was getting all excited until I saw "Dates".
      Perhaps I can omit the dates ;)
      It looks delicious!!!!
      Happy New Year Becky!
      oxo,
      Holly

      Reply
      • Becky

        January 01, 2013 at 10:42 am

        The dates are pretty key for the crust, but you could just use another crust recipe with this filling, I'm sure! Let me know if you end up experimenting!

        Reply
    5. Tara

      December 31, 2012 at 4:35 pm

      Hi! These seems like a great recipe! One question. What is Earth Balance?
      Cheers! Tara
      P.S. I would love for you to stop by my blog too. I blog at http://www.imfitpossible.com xo

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        December 31, 2012 at 6:27 pm

        Earth Balance is a vegan margarine. You can use any brand, but I think EB is the best!

        Reply

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