Festive, colorful… and so easy to make! This three-color cheesecake is a hit with everyone who sees it… and anyone who tries it will definitely want more. A delicious no bake cheesecake made with a vanilla cashew cream filling.

I find that the BEST healthy cheesecake recipe is made raw, soaked cashews blended with coconut milk, vanilla extract and honey. Oh my! This cashew cheesecake recipe is a seriously easy dessert with a big payoff.

You can make this berry cheesecake in advance, and I’d recommend you do it as it does require some freeze time to set. The good news is, you can make it into a round standard cake shape or use a loaf pan to make bars, totally up to you.

You must know by now that I’m a big fan of a no-bake recipe. ANY no bake recipe to be exact. If I don’t have to turn the oven on, it’s a big win for me.

And this vanilla berry cheesecake are one of my favourites. Not only is it incredibly easy to make, it also uses just a few whole-food ingredients. These gorgeous looking cheesecake bars are packed with protein, naturally sweetened and bursting with fruity flavour for a healthy and delicious dessert or snack.

Easily customizable, you can add your own choice of nuts or fruit they are a great snack to have in the fridge when you need a sweet treat but want something that isn’t full of ultra-processed ingredients. Much better than reaching for something unhealthy and loaded with sugar and/or other nasty chemicals.

This is called the “addition” diet which is all about adding foods into your diet that ‘contribute’ to your health balance and enhancing meals and snacks by incorporating nutrient-dense options.

The idea with improving eating habits, instead of fixating on what to eliminate, this approach encourages adding wholesome options to enhance the overall nutritional value of the diet.

Its all about finding healthy replacements for your ‘not so healthy’ favourite foods so you don’t even miss them. Keeping a stock of healthy treats like this simple, no fuss Vanilla-Berry Cheesecake is the best way to do this.

Blueberries get their beautiful blue/purple color from antioxidant pigments called anthocyanins. They also include a wide range of other phytonutrients like flavonols and phenols that help fight free radical damage and reduce inflammation in the body.

The good fats coming from nuts and coconut cream further have anti-inflammatory properties, provide sustainable energy, balance blood sugar, and help us glow from the inside out. So don’t take these bars as just dessert, but rather think of them as health and beauty food.

Every time I make this recipe, it doesn’t last in my house for more than two days. My family just can’t get enough of these delicious cheesecake bars!

They offer a tasty experience like no other, packed with healthy whole food ingredients. With their smooth texture and balanced sweetness, they are sure to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.

When you need a quick snack or an energy boost during the day, or a special dish to take to a family gathering or pot luck dinner, this recipe is the perfect choice for indulgence.

I don’t think I’ve ever met a cheesecake I didn’t like. With that being said, I’ve also met a ton of cheesecakes that I love, but right now, this vanilla berry cheesecake has truly stolen my heart.

I don’t like to use the term “favorite cheesecake,” as that’s such a fickle concept, so instead I will go with “current reigning champion of the cheesecakes.” That may sound a bit silly, but enjoying a bar of this berry-full creamy cheesecake will show you why I’m so enthused!

From top to bottom, these cheesecake bars are wholly homemade, but don’t worry – they are pretty easy to whip up.

Vanilla-Berry Cheesecake Slice

This no-bake beauty is simple to make, and looks a total stunner! Made with soaked cashews and canned coconut milk, the cheesecake layers are lusciously smooth and creamy with a tart, fruity topping all on top of almond, oat and coconut crust.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword 3 layer no bake cheesecake, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy cheesecake slice, no bake healthy cheesecake, raw healthy cheesecake, vanilla berry cheesecake, vanilla berry cheesecake slice no bake

Servings 16

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1 cup almonds or pecans
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cashew Vanilla Filling

• 2 cups cashews, soaked 3+hours and drained
• 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 lemon juice and zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Berry Layer

• 1/2 of the cashew vanilla filling
• 1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen & thawed

Jam Topping

• 1 cup mixed frozen berries
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Chocolate Drizzle

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Note: Place the can of coconut cream in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making these bars to allow coconut cream to separate.

   

Base Crust

• Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  Place almonds, oats and coconut into a food processer and process until broken down and crumbly. Add coconut oil, honey and cinnamon and continue to process until mixture is sticky and well combined.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture and different sized “bits” in your base crust.

  Press the base mixture into the bottom of your pan or dish evenly. Place in freezer while you prepare the filling.

Cashew Vanilla Filling

• Open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard. I add it to my dogs dinner and he loves it.

  Place all filling ingredients, cashews, coconut cream, coconut oil, honey, lemon juice and zest and vanilla extract into the food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Depending on the power of your blender this might take a few minutes.

  Stop blending to scrape the sides if necessary and continue to blend until very smooth. Taste test and add more honey, lemon or vanilla if you think it needs it.

  Pour half of the cashew vanilla filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.

  Place the slice in the freezer. If you want super clean layers, let it freeze for about an hour or until firm before adding the blueberry layer on top.

  To the remaining half of the filling mixture add the 1 cup of blueberries and blend again until well combined.

  Spread over the plain layer. Return to the freezer.

Jam Topping

• Rinse out the blender, and add the mixed berries, honey, chia seeds and lemon juice and blend until smooth, then pour over the other layers.

Chocolate Drizzle

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate topping over the cheesecake slice.

  Place in the freezer to set for 10 minutes or until completely firm before slicing and serving. I recommend running your knife under hot water to warm it up before cutting the cheesecake with the still-hot (dried) knife. Slice into 16 small bars or your preferred size squares, then serve chilled.

  You can let thaw for about 20 minutes from frozen at room temperature, or for the best texture ,transfer to the refrigerator at least an hour before serving.

  Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or they should keep well for up to 3 months.

   

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