Vegan Mango Cheesecake Bars (no-bake)
Delicious Vegan Mango Cheesecake Bars (no-bake) made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for a tropical treat.
Equipment
- food processor
- high-speed blender
- small saucepan
- 8-inch square cake pan
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup roasted or raw almonds or hazelnuts
- 0.5 cup pitted dates soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes
Creamy Mango Filling
- 2 cups raw cashews soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes
- 150 g frozen or fresh mango chunks approx 1 ½ medium-size mangoes
- 0.75 cup thick dairy-free yogurt unsweetened
- 0.33 cup maple syrup or to taste
- 0.33 cup melted cacao butter or 115g melted vegan white chocolate
- 0.25 cup lemon juice or lime juice or passionfruit pulp
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- pinch of salt
Fruity Topping
- 200 g frozen or fresh mango chunks approx 2 medium-size mangoes
- 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
- ~0.25 cup passionfruit pulp approx 2 medium-size passionfruit
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice, optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Line an 8-inch square cake pan with parchment paper overhanging the sides.
- Add the nuts to a food processor and process until it forms coarse crumbs.
- Drain the dates and discard the water. Add the dates to the food processor and process until the mixture is just combined.
- Scoop the base mixture into your cake pan and press to form a base.
- Drain the cashews and discard the soaking liquid.
- Add the cashews and the rest of the filling ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the base and smooth with a spoon or spatula; cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Puree the mango for the topping using a blender.
- Combine the mango puree, passionfruit, and cornstarch in a saucepan, bring to medium heat and whisk until thickened.
- Spread the topping on the set bars and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut into servings and enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Notes
Soaking the dates and cashews can also be done at room temperature for 4 hours or overnight. Adjust sweetness as desired with more maple syrup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 17gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
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