No Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars {with Cashews}
These no bake Cheesecake bars are made with cashews. They are fudgy and gooey with a crunch from chocolate chips. I can assure you these energy bites will quickly become a new freezer staple.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Keyword: chocolate cheesecake, no bake cheesecake, no bake dessert
In a food processor, pulse together almonds and pitted Medjool dates. If needed, add nut milk 1 tablespoon at a time until a pliable dough forms.
Add chocolate chips and pulse once or twice until evenly spread but not completely crushed.
Press the dough into an 8x8 pan. Chill in the fridge freezer while making the next layers.
Cheesecake Filling
In a food processor, pulse together pitted dates, nut butter, salt, soaked cashews and/or walnuts into a fudgy paste. (If needed, add a couple of tablespoons of nut milk to make it easier to combine. I didn't need any)
Fold in chocolate chips.
Spread the chocolate chip cheesecake layer on top of the crust. Chill in the freezer while making the ganache.
Chocolate Ganache
In a microwave-safe bowl melt the coconut oil, then whisk in the cacao powder, maple syrup, and nut butter. Stir until smooth.
Pour chocolate ganache over the cheesecake and place it in the freezer for at least half an hour to allow the frosting to set before cutting into bars.
Optional - Sprinkle some sea salt and/or chocolate chips on top before freezing.
Notes
* You can use only cashews or walnuts alone (3 cups total)