No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites

Total: 20 min1 cheesecake (12 slices)medium
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites

Mini no-bake cheesecake with a crunchy walnut-date base and smooth chocolate-peanut butter filling. Made entirely from raw ingredients and set in the freezer, these bite-sized treats require no oven. Topped as desired.

Ingredients

Yield: 1 cheesecake (12 slices)
  • 2 tbsp walnuts
  • ¼ cup almond meal
  • 3 Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
    agave nectar1:1neutral sweetness

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  • 1 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
    macadamia nuts1:1creamier texture

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  • 6 Medjool dates, pitted and soaked
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • cup coconut oil, melted
    avocado oil1:1neutral flavor

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  • ¼ cup peanut butter
    almond butter1:1nut-free alternativepeanuts-freeadds dairy

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  • tsp salt
  • 1 tsp maca powder
  • ½ cup coconut milk
    oat milk1:1dairy-free

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine walnuts, almond meal, dates, maple syrup, and cacao powder in a blender and blend until crumbly.

  2. 2

    Press the base mixture firmly into mini cupcake moulds and transfer to the freezer.

  3. 3

    For the filling, add cashews, soaked dates, lemon juice, coconut oil, peanut butter, salt, maca powder, and coconut milk to a blender.

  4. 4

    Blend until smooth and creamy, adding coconut milk gradually as needed to reach desired consistency.

  5. 5

    Pour filling into moulds over the base layer.

  6. 6

    Return to freezer overnight or until fully set.

  7. 7

    Remove from moulds and decorate with desired toppings before serving.

Tips

Tip 1

Soak cashews and dates in advance to soften them for smoother blending.

Tip 2

Add coconut milk slowly to avoid over-thinning the filling.

Tip 3

Line moulds with parchment paper for easier removal.

Good to Know

Storage

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Make Ahead

Prepare and freeze overnight or up to 1 week in advance.

Serve With

Remove from freezer 5 minutes before serving for easier removal from moulds. Decorate with dark chocolate chips, cocoa powder, or crushed nuts.

Common Mistakes

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Do not skip soaking cashews and dates to avoid grainy filling texture.

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Do not add all coconut milk at once to avoid overly thin, runny filling.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

coconut milk
oat milk1:1dairy-free

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Nut-Free Alternatives

peanut butter
almond butter1:1nut-free alternativepeanuts-freeadds dairy

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General Alternatives

cashews
macadamia nuts1:1creamier texture

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coconut oil
avocado oil1:1neutral flavor

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maple syrup
agave nectar1:1neutral sweetness

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