Description
Indulge in this creamy, tangy no-bake cheesecake with a nutty date crust and light Greek yogurt filling. Packed with protein and naturally sweetened, it’s a guilt-free dessert that’s perfect for special occasions or lazy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw unsalted almonds
- ½ cup raw unsalted walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (10–12 dates), soaked if needed
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 16 oz (2 blocks) light cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
- 1½ cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt, room temperature
- ½ cup pure maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional firming agent: 1 tbsp gelatin (dissolved in cold water) or agar-agar
Instructions
- Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (if desired; optional for toasting nuts). Combine almonds, walnuts, and optional toasted nuts (if using). Process in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Add soaked dates (drained if pre-soaked), coconut oil, and ¼ tsp sea salt. Pulse until mixture sticks together. Press evenly into a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper. Freeze while preparing filling.
- Prepare filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Mix in yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Add gelatin (or agar-agar) mixture if using, to help set (warm gently first if using agar).
- Pour filling over crust. Smooth top. Refrigerate 6-8 hours (preferably overnight) until set.
- Serve chilled with fresh berries or whipped coconut cream (optional).
Notes
- For softer dates: Soak in hot water 10 minutes before using
- Patchy filling texture? Ensure cream cheese and yogurt are at room temperature before mixing
- Vegan swap: Use vegan cream cheese, maple syrup, and agar-agar for gelatin
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Estimated: 250 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 15g per serving (varies by sweetener choice)
- Carbohydrates: 18g per serving
- Fiber: 2g per serving
- Protein: 10g per serving
Keywords: no bake cheesecake, healthy dessert, dairy-free option, nut crust, guilt-free, low sugar, protein rich