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Vegan Strawberry Shortcake White Chocolate Cheesecake (No Bake)

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Creamy Strawberry White Chocolate Goodness

This cheesecake has so many flavours packed into one dessert but the great thing is that they all compliment each other perfectly. I love a vegan strawberry shortcake cheesecake but this one also has white chocolate mixed into the filling!

Check out my vegan chocolate cheesecake for a very different, yet equally delicious treat.

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Ingredients For This Recipe

A shot of the ingredients that you will need to make a vegan strawberry shortcake white chocolate cheesecake.
  • Digestive biscuits/vegan Graham crackers - these are used for the base, the filling and the topping
  • Vegan butter block - I like to use the Flora vegan butter block
  • Salt
  • Fresh strawberries - avoid using frozen strawberries
  • Cornstarch
  • Maple syrup
  • Water
  • Vegan white chocolate - use one that melts nicely
  • Unsalted cashew nuts - soak these overnight
  • Vegan cream cheese
  • Full-fat coconut milk - the thick part from the top of the can
  • Granulated sugar
  • Vanilla extract
A large slice of my vegan strawberry shortcake cheesecake. This piece has lots of strawberry compote throughout.

How To Make Vegan Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake

Step By Step Instructions

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

STEP ONE

Line an 8-inch springform tin with parchment paper. Set aside.

A lined, springform baking tin.

STEP TWO

Blitz the Digestives or Graham crackers inside a high speed blender.

The Digestives for the cheesecake base being blitzed inside a high speed blender.

STEP THREE

Add the melted butter to the base ingredients. Blitz again.

The melted butter has been added to the blender. It is like wet sand.

STEP FOUR

Press the base into the bottom of the springform tin firmly.

The base being pressed into the tin with the bottom of a glass before going into the freezer.

STEP FIVE

Add the compote ingredients to a saucepan. Mix together.

The ingredients for the compote combined inside a copper pan.

STEP SIX

Heat the compote until it has thickened. Let it cool.

The compote has now thickened after being heated.

STEP SEVEN

Melt the vegan white chocolate.

The vegan white chocolate being melted inside a heatproof bowl over boiling water.

STEP EIGHT

Add the filling ingredients to a high speed blender. Pulse until everything is fully combined.

The filling ingredients for my vegan strawberry shortcake cheesecake including the white chocolate have been blended together.

STEP NINE

Pour the filling into the springform tin.

The filling has been poured over the base inside the cheesecake tin.

STEP TEN

Pour the compote onto the top of the filling.

The compote on top to the filling before being mixed in.

STEP ELEVEN

Stir the strawberry compote into the filling. Refrigerate.

The strawberry compote has now been stirred into the filling.

STEP TWELVE

Add extra Digestive/Graham Cracker crumbs on top.

The cheesecake after being set in the fridge. Extra Digestive crumbs have been sprinkled on top.

Tips For Making Vegan Cheesecakes

Let The Cheesecake Set Overnight

Vegan cheesecakes can often take longer to set than their non-vegan counterparts so this gives the cheesecake the best chance of having the best texture possible.

Depending on where you live in the world, you will use different vegan cream cheeses which are made from different ingredients. Therefore, somebody making this recipe in India may need more or less refrigeration time than somebody making this in the U.S.

Use A Springform Pan

This will make it far easier for you to remove the cheesecake from the tin. If you decided to use a tin without a removable bottom, you are taking a far bigger risk.

An aerial image of the whole cheesecake. Digestive crumbs sprinkled on top.

Why No Bake Cheesecakes Are The Best

The great thing about no-bake cheesecakes is that once you have poured the filling into the tin, you can just leave it to chill without having to check upon it for a long time.

Of course, baked cheesecakes need to be monitored much more.

What is Strawberry Compote?

Compote is similar to jam but tends to use less sugar and lasts less time in the fridge. Compote also uses a thickener such as, cornstarch (cornflour).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to use a springform baking tin?

Yes. This way to you can easily remove the cheesecake when it is set. Otherwise you will have a tough time.

Are Digestives vegan?

Yes, most Digestives including the originals are vegan.

How can I make this cheesecake gluten free?

Simply swap out the Digestives/Graham crackers for a gluten free cookie of your choice.

How To Store This Cheesecake

Store this strawberry shortcake white chocolate cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I like to store each slice inside an airtight container.

A slice of cheesecake on a small white plate. The rest of the cheesecake is in the background.

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A creamy, thick slice of my vegan strawberry shortcake white chocolate cheesecake on a small white saucer.

Vegan Strawberry Shortcake White Chocolate Cheesecake (No Bake)

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Description

My vegan strawberry shortcake cheesecake with white chocolate is a combination of tasty cheesecake flavours. I can't wait for you to try it. 

Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • 270g Digestive biscuits or alternatively, vegan Graham crackers
  • 90g vegan butter block
  • Pinch of salt

For the strawberry compote:

  • 180g fresh strawberries, tops chopped off
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 40ml water

For the filling:

  • 250g vegan white chocolate (chopped)
  • 200g unsalted cashew nuts (soaked in water overnight)
  • 300g vegan cream cheese
  • 200g full-fat coconut milk* (refrigerate can overnight and use the thick cream from the top of the tin) (see notes)
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 150g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 30g Digestive biscuits or Graham cracker (crumbs)

Topping:

  • Digestive/Graham cracker crumbs, optional

Instructions

Make the crust:

  1. Line the bottom of an 8” spring form cake tin with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a high-speed blender or a food processor, add the Digestives or Graham crackers depending on which you are using. Blitz them for about 30-40 seconds. The crumbs should be fine.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt your vegan butter over a low heat then pour it to the blitzed cookie crumbs along with the salt and pulse again. The mixture should have the consistency of wet sand.
  4. Press the cookie crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking tin. I like to use the bottom of a glass to press it in compactly. This stops it from crumbling later on.
  5. Place the base into the freezer while you make the strawberry compote and the filling.

Make the Strawberry compote:

  1. To a small saucepan, add your strawberry compote ingredients. Mix until combined.
  2. Place over a medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, stirring regularly. When the mixture begins to simmer, reduce to a low heat and cover for 12 minutes or until the compote thickens.
  3. Remove from the heat and let the compote cool down. Set aside.

Make the filling:

  1. Add your vegan white chocolate to a heat-proof bowl. Place it over a pan of boiling water on the hob. Constantly stir the white chocolate over the heat until it has melted fully. Set aside.
  2. Drain the soaked cashews then add them to a high-speed blender. Also, add the melted vegan white chocolate, vegan cream cheese, coconut milk (thick part), maple syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, salt and biscuit/cracker crumbs. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour your strawberry shortcake cheesecake filling into the prepared tin.
  4. Pour the strawberry compote onto the cheesecake and use a skewer or a knife to swirl it into the cheesecake. Make sure it is nice and smooth on top. Place it into the fridge overnight or at least for 7 hours to set.  

Add the topping:

  1. When your cheesecake has set, remove from the tin. Top with extra Digestive/graham cracker crumbs if you wish.

Notes

  • Refrigerating the coconut milk can overnight will solidify half the coconut milk into a creamy texture. Use this for the cheesecake filling. 
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours
  • Category: No Bake
  • Method: No Baking
  • Cuisine: Strawberry Shortcake White Chocolate Cheesecake

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 581
  • Sugar: 36.7 g
  • Sodium: 956 mg
  • Fat: 37.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 57.4 g
  • Protein: 9.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 30.3 mg

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  1. Claire says

    I made this last week and it was super tasty!

    ★★★★★

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