No-bake mini vegan cheesecakes
These no-bake mini vegan cheesecakes are proof that being dairy and egg free is no reason to miss out on delicious pudding! These are perfect as a special dessert when cooking for a crowd. We've made them for birthday celebrations, festive get togethers… and just to cheer up a mid week slump day! They make a brilliant treat for everyone from toddlers through to grown ups.
Equipment
- 8 individual portion sized ramekins or small glasses
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand whisk
- Food processor optional
Ingredients
- 280 g vegan biscuits (160g for the base and 120g for the filling) e.g. vegan bourbon creams; see above for more vegan biscuit options
- 50 g dairy free spread
- 450 g vegan cream cheese (I use Violife creamy)
- 90 g icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 190 ml vegan double cream (I use Elmlea plant)
Instructions
To make the base:
- Crush up 160g of the biscuits into small pieces (but stop before it becomes too fine - you want it to be crunchy). You can use a food processor, or bash with a rolling pin for more of a workout!
- Melt the dairy free spread and mix into the crushed biscuits, until well combined.
- Set out your 8 individual portion sized ramekins or small glasses. Divide the mix across the containers; you only want a thin layer as a base. Press down lightly (not too hard or it becomes too solid to get your spoon through!).
To make the filling:
- Next, get going with the cheesecake filling. Spoon your vegan cream cheese into a mixing bowl with the vanilla extract and icing sugar. Mix it up using an electric hand whisk, until it is well combined.
- Then add in the vegan double cream and whisk again until the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Crush up the remaining biscuits (120g). You want a mix of crumbs and some bigger chunks. Stir the crushed biscuits through the creamy mix, making sure you get an even distribution.
- Spoon the filling evenly across the 8 containers.
- Put in the fridge for at least 4 hours (but ideally overnight) to firm up.
- When ready to serve you can crumble some extra biscuits on top.
Notes
If you or your child has an allergy, always double check that the recipe and all of the components are suitable. This includes checking ‘may contain’ statements on each ingredient and making your own assessment of risk based on personal circumstances.