This tangy, luscious no bake cheesecake tart will be a HUGE hit on any dessert table this summer! Cheesecake lovers won’t BELIEVE that it’s dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, and paleo!
Now that we got our summer baking out of the way yesterday…it’s full steam ahead to the land of NO-BAKE!
And imma go live there now, guys. It ain’t winter anymore in my neck of the woods.
So how ’bout that no bake cheesecake, then? Yep, sounds good and sounds like a Tuesday plan for CHAMPS.
Champs = anyone eating cheesecake with me on a Tuesday. It’s just as glorious as it sounds and not at all wrong in any way.
Because ooooohhh man do I have news for you about THIS no bake cheesecake in particular…
…it is the official and much-anticipated return of the no-bake, dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, AND paleo faux cashew cheesecake. (!!!) See part 1 of this life-changing saga here if you want the nitty-gritty on how the heck this is possible and a total eye candy chocolate swirl to boot.
OR. Just trust that I know what I’m talking about and join me as we hang out in key lime paradise for awhile. We could be gone awhile so you might want to pack a light travel bag.
Or heavy. Just in case we decide not to come back from said key lime cheesecake paradise.
I served this no bake cheesecake at our Memorial Day cookout last week and it was an instant hit with my peeps.
My mom has declared it her favorite thing ever and then decreed that our freezer must always have this cheesecake in it.
There’s really nothing NOT to completely fall head-over-heels for. This no bake cheesecake tart is cold, creamy, perfectly lime-y yet sweet at the same time. It’s delightfully cold so it slices SUPER-clean and pretty cuts. And as you can probably imagine, it’s unbelievably refreshing on a muggy June day like today in particular.
I’m neither confirming nor denying that over half of this cheesecake got destroyed in a malicious feeding frenzy incident immediately following it’s creation by people that shall remain unnamed.
These things happen. They just do.
No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Tart
Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 1-1/2 cups Medjool dates about 14 dates
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- FILLING:
- 1-1/2 cups cashews soaked in hot water for 1 hour
- 1/3 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup agave syrup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Make the crust: Place crust ingredients in a food processor and process until mixture breaks down. Press evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in tart pan. Chill in freezer.
- While crust chills, make the filling: Place soaked cashews, lime juice, zest, agave, milk, salt, and vanilla in a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth. Pour filling into crust and place in freezer to chill 4 hours or until filling is solid. Keep in freezer until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, top cheesecake with whipped cream, slice into wedges and enjoy!
Nutrition
You’ve GOT to try these No-Bake Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Bites next!!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This tart is so pretty, Sarah! I’ve never thought to make a crust like this before. I love it! And I agree with your mom, cheesecake needs to be in the freezer at all times, especially this version!
Sarah says
Right?? Everybody needs cheesecake at their beck and call in the freezer! 😉
Amanda says
I’ve never had a cashew cheesecake before, but I think I need to start. This looks beautiful! And it sounds super creamy and delicious!
Sarah says
You SO need to try cashew cheesecake, Amanda! It’s seriously like magic.
Ashley says
I keep meaning to try a cashew cheesecake and just never seem to get around to it! Silly me! This looks awesome!
Sarah says
You need to try this one, Ashley!! Your life will be changed forever!
Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says
What a beautiful cheesecake! So pretty with all those limes on top!
Sarah says
Aw thank you Kelly!!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
Sarah, this cheesecake looks so pretty and I can’t believe it’s so easy to make! Pinned!
Sarah says
Thanks for the pin, Manali!!
marcie says
I’ve never even heard of cashew cheesecake before, but being that this is key lime, this would be the place to start for me! Key lime is my go to for desserts, and this no-bake is perfect for the hot days ahead!
Sarah says
Oh my gosh, cashew cheesecake is SO good, Marcie! You must try this one!
Danielle says
I’ve been on a key lime kick lately, I just bought a bag last weekend and baked with some. I’m so thinking I need to buy another bag though because this cheesecake looks AMAZING! Love that you made a cashew based filling too, it sounds delicious!
Sarah says
Oh, I’m totally on a key lime kick now too! Can’t get enough. 😉
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Sarah, I LOVE this key lime cheesecake tart! This looks so delicious and I love how healthy you made it. Chashew cheesecakes are the best!!!
Sarah says
YES, I am completely obsessed with cashew cheesecake! It’s seriously magical. 😉