Cashew Cheesecake Bites
on Feb 16, 2023, Updated Jul 28, 2025
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Slightly crunchy, just enough sweetness and ready right out of the freezer, these Cashew Cheesecake Bites are perfect anytime of day or year.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Are you searching for a delightful and surprisingly wholesome dessert that will impress everyone? Look no further than these incredible cashew cheesecake bites! They offer all the creamy satisfaction of traditional cheesecake but with a plant-based twist that’s perfect for a variety of dietary needs.
Get ready to impress yourself and everyone you share these with. These cashew cheesecake bites are a game-changer for anyone looking for a healthier, delicious, and easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredient List
- Cashew– soaked in hot water for 1-4 hours
- Lemon Juice
- Coconut Oil– be sure and use refined coconut oil
- Milk– any milk will work
- Maple Syrup– nature maple syrup is the best
- Mini Chocolate Chips– if you don’t have mini you can chop up any chocolate you have
- Graham Crackers– cinnamon or regular can work
Step By Step
- In a blender combine 1/2 of the soaked and drained cashews with the lemon juice, coconut oil, coconut milk and maple syrup and blend to combine.
- Add the rest of the cashews and blend again for a few minutes until completely smooth
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Line a 13x 9 pan with parchment paper, then fill the bottom with graham cracker sheets. It will take about 7 full sheets + one broken up to fit the rest of the pan.
- Pour cashew cheesecake mixture on the graham crackers and spread out evenly.
- Then place the remaining graham crackers on top like you laid them on the bottom.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours to set.
- Remove the pan and slice them into squares (whatever size you like), then store back in the freezer in a air tight container.
Pro Tip
- Easy to Customize: While our recipe is fantastic as is, these bites are a blank canvas for your creativity! Add different extracts, fruit purees, or a variety of toppings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are these bites so creamy?
- With ingredients like cashews, lemon juice, coconut oil, coconut milk, and maple syrup, you’re getting a dessert packed with good-for-you fats and natural sweetness. It’s a treat you can feel good about.
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Cashew Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients
- 2 cups cashews, soaked in hot water for 1-4 hours
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
- ½ coconut milk
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- about 16 graham cracker sheets
Instructions
- In a blender combine 1/2 of the soaked and drained cashews with the lemon juice, coconut oil, coconut milk and maple syrup and blend to combine.
- Add the rest of the cashews and blend again for a few minutes until completely smooth.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Line a 13x 9 pan with parchment paper, then fill the bottom with graham cracker sheets. It will take about 7 full sheets + one broken up to fit the rest of the pan.
- Pour cashew cheesecake mixture on the graham crackers and spread out evenly.
- Then place the remaining graham crackers on top like you laid them on the bottom.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours to set.
- Remove the pan and slice them into squares (whatever size you like), then store back in the freezer in a air tight container.
Notes
- Depending on how cold your freezer in they will either be perfect straight from the freezer or just need to sit out for a couple minutes before enjoying!
I made these and used gluten free graham crackers and they turned out spectacular! Easy to make and in the deep freeze they were ready in just over 3 hours! Make these people!!
Oh yes!!! Very versatile!!