🫐 No-Bake Berry Cheesecake Cups (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Category: Dessert | No-Bake | Summer Treats
Servings: 6–8 cups
Prep Time: 20 min • Chill Time: 2–4 hours

🌿 About This Recipe

These vegan and gluten-free cheesecake cups are a no-bake summer dream. They’re made with a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cashew cheesecake filling, and topped with a simple homemade strawberry compote and fresh berries. Festive enough for the 4th, but easy enough to make anytime you want something sweet, cool, and no-stress.

Perfect for prepping ahead and storing in the fridge for your next BBQ, picnic, or cozy night in.

🥞 Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 cup vegan graham cracker crumbs

• 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or vegan butter

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• Pinch of salt

For the cheesecake filling:

• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked 4–6 hours or quick-soaked in boiling water for 15 min)

• 1/2 cup full-fat coconut cream (scoop from top of a chilled can)

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

For the strawberry topping:

• 1 cup chopped strawberries

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1–2 tsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)

To finish:

• Fresh strawberries + blueberries

• Optional: lemon zest or coconut flakes

🔧 Instructions

1. Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottoms of jars or cups. Set aside.

2. Make the filling: Blend soaked cashews, coconut cream, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt in a high-speed blender until smooth. Spoon or pipe over crust.

3. Make the topping: In a small saucepan, cook strawberries, lemon juice, and maple syrup over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until softened and jammy. Cool slightly.

4. Assemble: Spoon the strawberry topping over the cheesecake layer. Add fresh strawberries and blueberries on top.

5. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to set.

🌟 Tips & Notes

• Can be made up to 2 days in advance

• Use mini mason jars or small glasses for easy presentation

• Great with raspberries, blackberries, or a swirl of jam if you're short on fresh berries

🌝 Closing

These berry cheesecake cups are one of my favorite summer desserts—they feel special, but come together quickly with whole-food ingredients and no baking required. If you make them, tag @kellysgreenkitchen_ so I can see your sweet creations!