Egg Nog Cheesecake Bites
This mini Egg Nog Cheesecake Bites recipe is a festive dessert that is delicious and easy to make! Perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups dates pitted and roughly chopped
- 1½ cups chocolate sea salt granola we used Purely Elizabeth
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked overnight or quick soaked in boiling water for at least an hour
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 8 ounces vegan cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar sub coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted but cooled
- 1½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch ground turmeric
- pinch sea salt
- splash of lemon juice
Optional Topping:
- whipped coconut cream
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 325℉. Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Crust: In a food processor, add 1½ cups dates and 1½ cups chocolate sea salt granola pulse a few times to combine. Pour this mixture into medium mixing bowl and finish combining with your hands. Place a scoop of the filling in each muffin cup and press firmly, so it is nice and compact. Bake for 5 minutes at 325℉. Let cool at room temperature.
- Filling: Now, in the food processor add softened cashews, 1 cup coconut cream, 8 ounces vegan cream cheese, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1½ teaspoons ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, a pinch ground turmeric, a pinch sea salt, and a splash of lemon juice; combine until smooth. Taste and make any adjustments necessary with nutmeg or sugar. Pour evenly into each muffin cup. Bake for 10 minutes at 325℉ or until sides are firm but middle is somewhat jiggly.
- Serve: Top each cheesecake bite with whipped coconut cream (if desired).
Notes
- Storage: any leftover cheesecake bites can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Wait on the topping until serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
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