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Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Rich and decadent vegan chocolate cheesecake made with a date and oat crust. Less than 10 ingredients and entirely vegan and gluten-free. Absolutely delicious and sweetened with dates and a little maple syrup.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Setting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 9 large or 16 small bars
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Medjool dates (Joolies brand) pitted (about 10-12 dates)
  • 1½ cups rolled oats
  • 3 Tbs cacao powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt
Filling
  • 1½ cups raw cashews
  • 1-2 Tbs lemon juice
  • 3 Tbs water
  • 1 (14-oz.) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup dairy-free chocolate I used Navitas Organics Cacao Wafers
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
Toppings (optional)
  • melted chocolate

Method
 

Crust
  1. Add dates, oats, and cacao powder to a food processor and blend until a loose dough forms.
  2. Line a 9 x 9 baking pan with parchment paper and press the crust into the pan.
  3. Set aside while you making the filling.
Filling
  1. Add all filling ingredients to a blender and blend until very smooth.
  2. Pour the filling on top of the crust. Tap the pan a few times on your countertop to release any air bubbles.
  3. Place in the freezer for about an hour to set.
  4. Drizzle with melted chocolate, slice and enjoy!

Notes

Gluten-Free
Vegan