No Bake Cheesecake Brownies
These no bake cheesecake brownies are vegan, gluten free, and made from good for you ingredients! They’re made with a fudgy brownie base, layered with ultra creamy cheesecake, and topped with the most decadent chocolate drizzle!
If you love brownies and you love cheesecake….these no bake cheesecake brownies are an absolute MUST! Fudgy brownies and creamy cheesecake are both my ultimate favourite desserts, it’s so hard to pick a favourite! When I came up with this recipe that combined both of them together, it was love at first bite! Needless to say, these have been on repeat in my house since the first time I made them!
But they aren’t just your classic cheesecake brownies. These healthy cheesecake brownies are made from raw, unprocessed ingredients and don’t contain any refined sugars! The brownie base is made of dates, hazelnuts and cocoa powder blended together to create a super rich, fudgy texture. Next, we have the smooth cheesecake layer made from raw cashews, coconut milk, lemon juice and maple syrup. And finally the chocolate drizzle is simply melted dark chocolate! You can finally have the ultimate dessert combo without any of the added sugars, butter, cream, or processed ingredients!
Ingredients in these No Bake Cheesecake Brownies
Medjool Dates – not regular dates! Medjool dates have a sweet caramel like flavour which is perfect for this recipe! Theyโre also softer and will blend together well with the rest of your ingredients. Be sure to use soft, gooey medjool dates.
Hazelnuts – add a wonderful nutty flavour to the brownie base
Cocoa Powder – I prefer cocoa powder for the rich, chocolatey taste, but feel free to sub cacao powder if you’d like.
Almond Milk – a touch of almond milk helps to bind all the brownie ingredients together
Raw Cashews – be sure to soak your cashews in hot water for at least 2 hours up to overnight! This allows them to blend well with the rest of the ingredients and create that creamy cheesecake texture
Coconut milk – use full-fat coconut milk (the creamy part from the top of the can).
Maple syrup – adds a lovely natural sweetness
Melted coconut oil
Vanilla extract
Salt – helps to bring out all the delicious flavours in this recipe!
Dark chocolate – I love the taste of decadent dark chocolate on top of these bars! Feel free to use any chocolate you have on hand!
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No Bake Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1 c medjool dates
- 1 c hazelnuts
- 1/4 c cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp almond milk
Cheesecake Layer
- 1 c raw cashews (soaked overnight or in hot water for 2hrs)
- 1/2 c full fat coconut milk
- 1/4 c maple syrup
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chocolate Drizzle
- 1/2 dark chocolate bar
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
Brownie
- Soak dates in hot water 10mins if not soft. Drain & pat dry.
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor until it reaches a brownie consistency, scraping down sides as needed.
- Press mixture down into a loaf pan lined with 2 flaps of parchment paper.
Cheesecake
- Add soaked and drained cashews to a high speed blender or food processor along with all other ingredients. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Pour on top of brownie layer and then place entire pan in the freezer 2hrs to set.
Chocolate drizzle
- Microwave dark chocolate bar with coconut oil at 20 second increments until smooth. Drizzle on top of your cheesecake layer.
- Lift out with parchment paper, slice into bars and enjoy!
Wow these are a dream!! What amazing ingredients. Total proof that delicious dessert treats can still be good for the body.
Thanks so much Lee. They’re definitely a favourite over here! No one ever believes that they’re a healthier version!
You just put two of my favorite desserts together and I am OBSESSED with the result!! I also love the minimalistic ingredients. You really don’t need much to make a satisfying treat like this!
Yay I’m so glad you love them as much as I do! Brownies and cheesecake are truly a match made in heaven!