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    Published: Apr 17, 2023 by DJ · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

    Easy Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (No-Bake & Gluten Free Option)

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    Creamy Frozen Strawberry Slices

    If you love cheesecake but you'd like a slightly healthier alternative to the standard everyday cheesecake, you've got to try these freezer-friendly bars which are packed with strawberries, cashews and many other delicious ingredients.

    I also have a vegan blueberry cheesecake bars recipe that is quite similar to this one. I think you'll love them!

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    Ingredients For This Recipe

    The ingredients that you need for my vegan strawberry cheesecake bars.
    • Digestives or gluten free version
    • Vegan butter block
    • Pinch of salt
    • Raw unsalted cashews - make sure that you soak these overnight.
    • Water
    • Fresh strawberries - these will be used for both the filling and topping.
    • Full fat coconut cream
    • Coconut oil
    • Maple syrup
    • Granulated sugar
    • Freshly squeezed lemon juice - gives the bars a more 'cheesecakey' taste.
    • Vanilla extract
    A creamy slice of vegan strawberry cheesecake on a slate platter. There are bright red fresh strawberries on top.

    How To Make Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

    For the full method and ingredient amounts, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    A square baking pan lined with parchment paper.

    1: Line a square cake baking tin with parchment paper.

    The Digestive mixture has been pressed into the base of the pan.

    2: Make the cheesecake base then press into the baking tin.

    The strawberries have been sliced and placed into two piles. Some for the filling and the rest for the topping.

    3: Slice the strawberries evenly and remove the stalks.

    The cheesecake filling has been made and poured over the base. It has also been topped with the fresh strawberries.

    4: Make the cheesecake filling and pour it into the lined tin. Top with strawberries and freeze.

    The cheesecake has been frozen and is ready to be sliced.

    5: Remove the cheesecake from the freezer and slice.

    Expert Tips & Tricks

    If You Forget To Soak Your Cashews Overnight

    Pouring boiling water over them will do the trick but leave the cashews to soak for at least one hour so that they become soft enough to blend.

    Use Full Fat Coconut Cream

    If you are using coconut cream from a can of coconut milk, make sure that the can says 'full fat' instead 'of 'light'. Using lower fat coconut cream will affect the texture of the cheesecake bars adversely.

    Why This Recipe Is Great

    • These cheesecake bars are healthier.
    • They're packed with fresh strawberries.
    • It's easy to follow.
    • They taste amazing.
    • These treats are completely vegan and dairy free.
    A close up shot of the cheesecake bars. There are also some sat in the background.

    Can I Re-Freeze My Cheesecake Bars?

    Yes you can! Place the sliced bars inside freezer-friendly ziplock bags or airtight containers and freeze for up to 1 month. Let them thaw at room temperature.

    Storage Tips

    If you aren't re-freezing these vegan strawberry cheesecake bars, store them inside the fridge for up to 4 days.

    A silky smooth, cubic slice of my strawberry cheesecake being shown to the camera.

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    A very creamy vegan strawberry cheesecake bar on a slate chopping board topped with fresh strawberries.

    Easy Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Bars (No-Bake & Gluten Free Option)


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    • Author: Vegan Treats Blogger
    • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    • Yield: 12 Bars 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    If you love slightly healthier cheesecakes, you'll enjoy these vegan strawberry cheesecake bars which are super easy and delicious. 


    Ingredients

    Units Scale

    For the crust:

    • 400g Digestives or gluten free version (Graham crackers work too)
    • 150g vegan butter block (melted)
    • Pinch of salt

    For the cheesecake filling:

    • 300g raw unsalted cashews (soaked overnight)
    • 120ml water
    • 250g fresh strawberries (tops removed and sliced)
    • 200g full fat coconut cream
    • 70g coconut oil (melted)
    • 35ml maple syrup
    • 150g granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions

    Preparation:

    1. Grease an 8 x 8” square baking pan with vegan butter and line with parchment paper. Set aside.

    Make the crust:

    1. Add the Digestives or Graham crackers to a high-speed blender and blitz until the cookie crumbs are fine.
    2. Melt the vegan butter in a saucepan then add it to the blender, with the salt. Blitz again until the wet base mixture forms.
    3. Firmly press your cheesecake base into the bottom of the tin with your hands or the bottom of a glass.
    4. Place your base into the freezer to set. In the meantime, we can make the strawberry filling.

    Make the strawberry cheesecake filling:

    1. Blend your soaked cashews with the water for about 40 seconds until fully blitzed and smooth.
    2. Add all the other filling ingredients, but only HALF of the chopped strawberries. Save the rest.
    3. Blend for 60 seconds once more until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps.
    4. Pour the cheesecake filling over the base. Top with the remaining chopped strawberries.

    Freeze:

    1. Place your strawberry cheesecake into the freezer for 4 hours to set.
    2. Let the cheesecake thaw at room temperature for 5-10 minutes then slice into bars carefully with a sharp nice and serve.
    3. If you’d like them a little softer, place the bars in the fridge after freezing for 2 hours.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 4 hours
    • Category: No-Bake
    • Method: Freezing
    • Cuisine: Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Bar
    • Calories: 396
    • Sugar: 17.7 g
    • Sodium: 525.6 mg
    • Fat: 28.6 g
    • Carbohydrates: 41.2 g
    • Protein: 4.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 18.8 mg

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    1. Sonya Parker says

      May 10, 2023 at 10:17 pm

      These bars were refreshing and delicious. Will make them again in summer

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