Vegan Blackberry Cheesecake Jars - a light and delicious holiday dessert that is dairy-free, vegan, and Paleo!
Ingredients
Crust:
1 1/2-2cupsgrain-free granolacheck ingredients if Paleo
5datespitted and roughly chopped
Cheesecake filling:
1cupcashewssoaked overnight & drained
1/2cupfull-fat coconut milk
1 1/2tablespoonreal maple syrup
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
1teaspoonvanilla extract
pinchof salt
Blackberry-Raspberry Compote:
1 1/2cupfresh blackberries
3/4cupfresh raspberries
3tablespoonswater
3tablespoonsreal maple syrup
2teaspoonsfresh lemon juice
Instructions
Make compote: Add the Compote ingredients to small saucepan and bring to a simmer on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Allow to simmer on low for approximately 10 minutes, or until it begins to reduce. Once it has reduced and thickened, remove from heat to let cool. It will become even thicker as it cools.
Make the crust: combine granola and dates in a medium bowl and use your hands to combine. You can also pulse them in a food processor to initially start to combine them, but you will ultimately need to finish combining them with your hands.
Make the filling: Place Cheesecake Filling ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend on high until it reaches a creamy, smooth consistency. Option to add additional coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time and then blend some more, scraping down sides as you go, to make it even smoother. Taste and add additional lemon juice or maple syrup, as desired.
Assemble: Take small 3oz jars and push Crust into the bottom, then add Cheesecake Filling, and top with Blackberry Raspberry Compote.
Garnish with additional fresh berries, if desired.
Serve immediately or prep ahead of time and keep in refrigerator overnight.
Notes
Make Ahead: a great option for prepping ahead of time! Simply store the pieces in airtight containers in the fridge until ready to assemble. Or assemble the jars, cover, and keep in the fridge until serving the next day.