No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Almond Cheesecake

Published: Jul 27, 2019 · Modified: May 31, 2020 by Kaylie Grace · 30 Comments

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This no-bake vegan chocolate almond cheesecake is an absolute dream! The crust is rich with chocolate flavor while the filling contains creamy almond butter. Enjoy a slice of this ridiculously tasty, guilt-free dessert.

no bake chocolate almond cheesecake topped with chocolate and nuts

There are many things I adore, but the top of the list certainly includes chocolate, almond butter, and raw desserts. Now, a combination of all three? That's basically my heaven. So, naturally, I created this no-bake vegan chocolate almond cheesecake. I know you'll love it as much as I do!

The crust is rich and chewy from the cacao powder and medjool dates. The filling is creamy and nutty from the almond butter and coconut milk. Each slice is complete with flavors of chocolate and almonds. It's also vegan, gluten-free, and no baking is required.

a slice of raw vegan cheesecake topped with almonds, hazelnuts, and chocolate

How to Make No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Almond Cheesecake

For the full recipe, scroll down to view the recipe card below.

Creating this no-bake vegan cheesecake is simpler than you'd think. Let's take a look at the process:

First, soak the cashews in hot water for 20 minutes. This will plumpen the cashews and allow for easier blending. After, drain the water and set the cashews aside.
Combine almonds, hazelnuts, oats, and cacao powder in a food processor. Process until a crumbled mixture is formed. Then, add in medjool dates, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Process again until a sticky dough is formed. After, press the dough into a cheesecake or tart pan.
Combine all filling ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour filling over the crust.
Store cheesecake in the freezer for 4 hours. After, garnish the cheesecake with almonds, hazelnuts, and chocolate.
Finally, slice and serve the cheesecake.

almonds, cacao powder, rolled oats, hazelnuts, and salt in a food processor

cacao powder, rolled oats, and nuts blended inside a food processor

This no-bake vegan chocolate almond cheesecake is a healthier alternative to traditional cheesecake. It contains no dairy, no flour, no gluten, and several nutritious ingredients. Here are a few of the healthy ingredients in this recipe:

Almonds: Almonds are a great source of antioxidants, packed with vitamin E, and may assist with blood sugar.
Hazelnuts: Hazelnuts may help lower cholesterol and reduce inflammation.
Cacao powder: Cacao is a great source of magnesium and contains iron, flavonoids, and PEA.
Medjool dates: Medjool dates contain fiber, potassium, copper, and magnesium.

close up no bake cheesecake topped with chocolate, almonds, and hazelnuts

All of the ingredients in this raw vegan chocolate cheesecake

Almonds
Hazelnuts
Rolled oats
Cacao powder
Medjool dates
Coconut milk
Coconut oil
Almond butter
Cashews
Maple syrup
Lemon
Vanilla
Salt

a slice of vegan no bake cheesecake on top of a small white plate

Kaylie's Tips:

Here are a few tips for perfecting this no-bake vegan chocolate almond cheesecake!

Fresh, soft medjool dates work best. The crust requires you to use soft medjool dates. However, if your dates are dry and tough, no worries! You can solve this by simply soaking the dates in hot water for 10 minutes. After, drain the water and pat the dates dry. Then, move forward with the recipe.
The crust should be pinch-able and sticky. If you are struggling to achieve a sticky dough while creating the crust, add 1-2 tablespoon water to the food processor. This will add moisture and allow the dough to further combine.
Garnish with your favorite ingredients. I topped my cheesecake with chopped almonds, hazelnuts, dark chocolate chunks, and a melted chocolate drizzle. Some other delicious options include cacao nibs, almond butter, or hazelnut butter.
Keep cheesecake stored in the freezer. Before slicing and serving, allow it to thaw for 10-15 minutes.

cutting a slice into vegan chocolate almond cheesecake

no bake chocolate almond cheesecake slice sitting on top of a small white plate

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