Vegan Blackberry Cheesecake Jars
Vegan Blackberry Cheesecake Jars - a light and delicious holiday dessert that is dairy-free, vegan, and Paleo!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups fresh blackberries
- ¾ cup fresh raspberries
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1½ - 2 cups grain-free granola check ingredients for Paleo
- 5 dates pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 cup cashews soaked overnight & drained
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1½ tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
- Make compote: In a small saucepan, add 1½ cups fresh blackberries, ¾ cup fresh raspberries, 3 tablespoons water, 3 tablespoons real maple syrup, and 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice. 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 Crust: In a medium bowl, add 1½ - 2 cups grain-free granola and chopped dates; 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: In a high-speed blender, add 1 cup cashews (make sure they soaked overnight or in boiling water for 1 hour & drain), ½ cup full-fat coconut milk, 1½ tablespoons real maple syrup, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch kosher salt. 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 glass jars and push some of the crust into the bottom, then add cheesecake filling, and top with the compote.
- Serve: 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 5mg
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