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No-Bake Vegan Lemon Berry Cheesecake Cups

No-bake vegan lemon berry cheesecake cups with a buttery date-nut crust, silky lemon cashew cream, and a bright berry compote. Ready fast with a no-oven method—chill until set for spoonable, creamy layers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 1 pinch sea salt
Lemon Cashew Cream
  • 2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained
  • 0.5 cup full-fat coconut cream
  • 0.333 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
Berry Compote
  • 1.5 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with water as listed in the slurry
Garnish
  • 1 Fresh mint leaves
  • 1 Lemon zest curls
  • 3 whole fresh berries

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer
  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Make the date-nut crust
  1. Pulse the raw almonds in a food processor until roughly crumbled, then add pitted Medjool dates, coconut oil, and sea salt. Blitz until the mixture clumps together and holds its shape when pressed.
  2. Divide the crust mixture evenly into the bottoms of 6 serving cups or jars, pressing firmly with the back of a spoon. Place in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
Blend the lemon cashew cream
  1. Blend the soaked cashews, full-fat coconut cream, maple syrup, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil in a high-speed blender until completely smooth and silky, about 2 minutes. Taste and adjust lemon or sweetness.
  2. Pour the lemon cashew cream over the chilled crusts, filling each cup about ¾ full. Tap gently on the counter to settle, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight) until set.
Cook the berry compote
  1. Combine mixed berries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and cook for 5–6 minutes until the berries soften and release their juices.
  2. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1 more minute until the compote thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Assemble and garnish
  1. Once the cheesecake cups are set, spoon the cooled berry compote over each one. Garnish with fresh mint, lemon zest curls, and a few whole fresh berries, then serve chilled.

Notes

For clean layers, press the crust firmly so it doesn’t crumble when you spoon the cups. Store assembled cups covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days; the berry compote can be made ahead and kept 3–4 days as well. Freezing is not recommended for best texture. For a nut-free option, use pepitas or sunflower seeds in place of almonds (and use a cashew-free creamy base if desired), though the classic flavor comes from cashews.