No-Bake Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Slice
Layered no-bake cheesecake with walnut-cacao base and creamy cashew-mint filling, naturally sweetened with dates and maple syrup. Topped with cacao nibs for crunch. Freezer-friendly and requires no baking.
Ingredients
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup cacao powder, Tropeaka brand
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup dates, pitted
- 1 ¼ cups raw cashews, soaked
- ¾ cup coconut cream, full-fat, chilled
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract(optional)
- ¼ cup packed fresh mint leaves
- ½ tsp spirulina, Tropeaka brand
- cacao nibs, handful
Instructions
- 1
Combine walnuts, cacao powder, sea salt, and pitted dates in a blender or food processor. Blitz until the mixture becomes crumbly but sticky.
- 2
Transfer the base mixture into a lined square baking tin and press down firmly to form an even layer.
- 3
Place the tin in the freezer.
- 4
Add all filling ingredients (soaked cashews, coconut cream, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, fresh mint leaves, and spirulina) into a blender and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- 5
Pour the filling onto the frozen base.
- 6
Sprinkle a handful of cacao nibs over the filling.
- 7
Freeze until set.
- 8
Remove from tin and slice into 9 even pieces.
- 9
Thaw at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Tips
Soak cashews in advance (2-4 hours or overnight) for smoother blending.
Use a lined tin for easy removal without damaging the slice.
Press the base firmly to prevent it from crumbling when sliced.
Thawing time ensures the filling is creamy and slices cleanly.
Good to Know
Keep covered in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Prepare and freeze the entire slice up to 5 days ahead. Slice and thaw just before serving.
Thaw at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving to achieve creamy texture.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip soaking the cashews to avoid grainy filling texture.
Do not under-press the base to avoid crumbling during slicing.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
concentrated flavor