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    Mini Vegan Cheesecakes with Dairy-Free New York Style Cream Cheese

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    By Alisa Fleming on May 9, 2019 Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    What better way to make Mother’s Day, or any day, more special than with these decadent mini vegan cheesecakes. Unlike most baked cheesecakes, these are free of dairy and eggs. And this shortcut recipe uses a delicious new dairy-free find – Treeline Premium New York Style Cashew Cream Cheese!

    Mini Vegan Cheesecakes Recipe (soy-free and gluten-free optional) - easy, decadent treats for sharing. Plus plant-based and paleo cashew cheeses!

    Mini Vegan Cheesecakes with Dairy-Free New York Style Cream Cheese

    Treeline’s new dairy-free cream cheese was love at first taste. The consistency is very creamy and smooth with a finish that tastes pure, buttery, and definitely rich. The flavor is also 100% there – mild, delicate, and both subtly savory and sweet at once.

    It’s not a dead-ringer for dairy, but it’s, dare we say, better. And it works perfectly in recipes, like these mini vegan cheesecakes. In fact, it excels in baking since there aren’t any additives.

    Mini Vegan Cheesecakes Recipe (soy-free and gluten-free optional) - easy, decadent treats for sharing.

    Treeline Cashew Cheeses Make it Easy to Celebrate Dairy Free

    Though they are phenomenal everyday cheeses for personal recipes and snacking, Treeline Cashew Cheeses are dairy-free products worth sharing. We never hesitate to serve them to guests, dairy-free or not, and they actually make quite a beautiful spread. You can pair them with these single-serve mini vegan cheesecakes for a complete dairy-free “cheese” party.

    And Treeline Cashew Cheeses fit almost every dietary need. They’re plant-based, vegan, and paleo-friendly with very simple ingredient lists. In fact, their New York Style Cashew Cream Cheese includes just Cashew nuts, filtered water, sea salt, lemon juice, and L. Acidophilus. That’s it! No gluten, soy, gums, thickeners, artificial preservatives, or oils (yes, no coconut or palm oil!).

    Treeline products are available in about 3000 stores throughout the U.S. See their Store Locator to find where to buy it. If they aren’t in your local area yet, hang tight! Treeline is launching an online store in a matter of weeks, so they can ship all of their products direct to you.

    Mini Vegan Cheesecakes Recipe (soy-free and gluten-free optional) - easy, decadent treats for sharing. Plus plant-based and paleo cashew cheeses! This post is sponsored by Gardener Cheese Company, but the opinions, ideas, photos, and recipe are all our own. The photos and recipe were crafted by one of our lead recipe creators, Hannah Kaminsky.

    Special Diet Notes: Mini Vegan Cheesecakes

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, peanut-free, optionally soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.

    5.0 from 5 reviews
    Vegan Mini Cheesecakes
     
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    Prep time
    25 mins
    Cook time
    35 mins
    Total time
    1 hour
     
    Get the classic, creamy sensation of vanilla cheesecake in compact single servings. These adorable bite-sized versions are ideal for a quick entertaining fix, or simply whenever cravings strike.
    Author: Hannah Kaminsky
    Recipe type: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Serves: 9 servings
    Ingredients
    • ⅔ cup dairy-free graham cracker crumbs (about 4 to 5 full sheet graham crackers)
    • 2 tablespoons dairy-free buttery spread or coconut oil, melted
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 (6-ounce) container Treeline Cashew Cream Cheese
    • ½ cup dairy-free vanilla yogurt alternative
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Whipped coconut cream, for garnish (recipe below or here)
    • Fresh berries, for garnish (optional)
    Instructions
    1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Set a 12-cup flexible silicone muffin pan on a baking sheet, or line 9 cups with cupcake papers.
    2. Put the graham cracker crumbs, melted buttery spread or coconut oil, and cinnamon in a medium bowl, and stir until thoroughly combined.
    3. Divide the graham cracker crumb mixture between 9 muffin cups, about 2 heaping tablespoons in each. Press firmly to evenly smooth the crust into the bottoms.
    4. Bake for 5 minutes.
    5. Put the cream cheese, yogurt alternative, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla in your blender or food processor. Puree until completely smooth.
    6. Scrape the filling on top of the partially baked crusts, until each muffin cup is about ¾ of the way to the top. Add a splash of water to any empty muffin tins to create an easy “steam bath,” which will help keep the cakes moist and prevent the tops from cracking.
    7. Bake for 18 for 20 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers jiggle only a little bit when the pan is tapped.
    8. Let cool completely and then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
    9. Carefully and gently pop the mini vegan cheesecakes out of the silicone mold or remove the cupcake liners from the tin.
    10. Top with whipped coconut cream and fresh berries, if desired.
    Notes
    Whipped Coconut Cream: Refrigerate one 14-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream overnight. Open the can without shaking and skim the solidified cream off the surface. Place it in a mixing bowl and whip on high speed for 8 to 10 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of sugar, to taste.
    3.5.3229

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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

    25 Comments

    1. Eve-Marie on April 17, 2022 8:41 pm

      These did not set up for me – is there supposed to be cornstarch in the filling to help it set up? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on April 18, 2022 9:52 am

        No, there isn’t. What brand of cream cheese and yogurt alternatives did you use? The issue would be with those ingredients specifically.

        Reply
    2. yumpresso on March 31, 2022 9:41 am

      I loved this recipe! I used the kite hill cream cheese and it turned out wonderfully. I also used ginger snap cookies for the crust which was nice as well. Thanks for this great cheesecake recipe.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on April 1, 2022 1:51 pm

        Ginger snap sounds delicious!

        Reply
    3. Caroline on January 10, 2022 9:12 am

      I loved this recipe! I used the kite hill cream cheese and it tuned out wonderfully. I also used ginger sap cookies for the crust which was nice as well. Thanks for this great df cheesecake recipe, I’ve always loved cheesecake but can’t have it because I am lactose intolerant, and this one tastes just like the real thing!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 10, 2022 9:47 am

        That’s wonderful! So glad it worked out well for you Caroline.

        Reply
    4. Alice on September 18, 2020 2:29 am

      Hi Alisa, love the combination of flavors and colors.looking healthy filling, and delicious. Will make it today and i hope my sweet family love it. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Kacey on May 24, 2020 2:59 am

      Will these freeze well (minus the topping)?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 24, 2020 10:05 am

        They should, but I can’t say for all brands of cream cheese alternative. Some that are more on the emulsification side might not freeze as well. I haven’t tried freezing Daiya, for example (on their website it says not to freeze it). Treeline should freeze well since it’s nut based and doesn’t have any binders or other additives.

        Reply
    6. Sandi on May 15, 2019 9:33 am

      I have been looking for a dairy free cream cheese that works well in cheesecake!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 16, 2019 6:57 pm

        This one should do the job Sandi!

        Reply
    7. Kristen Wood on May 13, 2019 9:55 am

      I’ve never heard of this brand before. Their products look & sound amazing (as do these cheesecakes!). I’ll definitely be checking them out!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 13, 2019 11:46 am

        This is definitely one I think you will enjoy Kristen – very wholesome ingredients.

        Reply
    8. Dreena Burton on May 12, 2019 8:47 pm

      ohhhh Alisa. I’m looking at this on Mother’s Day in the evening, and thinking how much I would haved LOVED to have this! I just found Treeline on a recent shop to the US, and it’s one of my favorite vegan cheeses. Hopefully I’ll score the cream cheese soon!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 13, 2019 9:54 am

        It should land soon! I hope you had an amazing Mother’s Day Dreena, and that you get to enjoy these cheesecakes soon 🙂

        Reply
      • Nicole Williams on May 1, 2020 7:46 pm

        If I can’t find Treeline cream cheese, is there another brand that works? Also, how would I convert this recipe into a regular 9 inch cheesecake? Want to make it for mother’s Day for my mom!

        Reply
        • Alisa Fleming on May 2, 2020 12:18 pm

          Each brand is made with such different ingredients (own unique tastes and consistencies) that we can’t guarantee the best results without testing them. In theory though, you should be able to use another brand. We haven’t tested this as a full-size cheesecake. I would probably double the recipe, and you might need to adjust the baking time.

          Reply
    9. Erin Dee on May 12, 2019 6:56 pm

      The perfect single serve dessert for any occasion! They look delicious!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 13, 2019 9:54 am

        We think so too. Thanks Erin!

        Reply
    10. Sarah Hatfield on May 12, 2019 3:54 pm

      These look so good! Scott is always on the lookout for dairy-free cheesecake recipes that taste like dairy. New York style cheesecakes are his favorite. We’ll have to give these a try.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 13, 2019 9:55 am

        I think he’ll like these Sarah 🙂

        Reply
    11. Shams on May 11, 2019 11:47 pm

      Hi Alisa,

      YUM! I love the combination of flavors and colors. Healthy, filling, and delicious. Can’t wait to try this for my kiddos. I know they will love it. What happens if i leave out lemon juice?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 13, 2019 9:55 am

        The lemon adds flavor, giving it more of that cheesecake light tang.

        Reply
    12. Jules Shepard on May 11, 2019 2:27 pm

      These are so beautiful! I do have a thing for mini desserts but these are a special kind of special! I’ve already looked for a place to buy Treeline and will definitely pop some in my cart next time I’m out!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 11, 2019 8:18 pm

        Thank you Jules! I’m sure you are going to love Treeline. It’s got great flavor.

        Reply

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