Mini no-bake cheesecakes with a cacao biscuit-y base, a creamy coffee cashew cheesecake filling and a gooey chocolate sauce centre topped with whipped coconut cream. These delicious desserts are easy to make and are naturally vegan and gluten-free.

In the summertime, nothing beats a cooling dessert. Right now I cannot get enough of homemade ice creams, breakfast parfaits and no-bake cheesecakes. In particular, I seem to have an affliction with mini cheesecakes. They are just so sweet. They are perfect when you want a creamy, rich and amazing dessert but do not want to have to store a large cheesecake and worry about cutting it up neatly and evenly. These Mini Mocha Cheesecakes take all of that hassle out of dessert.

Mini Mocha Cheesecakes
Mini Mocha Cheesecakes

These cheesecakes are a true delight to eat. They are:

  • Chocolatey and packed with coffee flavour
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free
  • Have a crunchy chocolatey base
  • Packed with the creamiest cashew filling
  • They take only a few minutes to whip up
  • These will last well in the fridge or freezer
  • Make an impressive dessert
  • Are pure enjoyment!
  • Require no baking at all
Mini Mocha Cheesecakes
Mini Mocha Cheesecakes

Have I persuaded you yet to make these Mini Mocha Cheesecakes? If you needed more a nudge towards these chocolate and coffee dessert, let’s see what goes into them. They have three main components to them: the base; the filling; the topping. First, this is what goes into the base for the Mini Mocha Cheesecakes:

  • Oat flour: or just oats blended into a flour at home. This creates the classic shortbread style biscuit base without baking.
  • Ground almonds or almond flour: this adds a lovely nutty texture and taste to the base of the cheesecakes. If you are nut-free, you can use ground up seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds. You could probably swap this for more oat flour, but I have not tried this.
  • Cacao powder: this adds the lovely chocolatey element to the biscuit base. You can use cocoa and cacao powder interchangeably but be aware that some have added sugars.
  • Coconut oil: this helps the base to bind and have a lovely crunchy texture.
  • Maple syrup: this also helps the dry ingredients to form a solid base with just enough sweetness.
Mini Mocha Cheesecakes
Mini Mocha Cheesecakes

Simply stir all the ingredients together by hand in a bowl and press into cupcake or muffin moulds. Pop them in the fridge while you make the creamiest cheesecake filling:

  • Cashews: these are essential for the creamiest texture, and you can either quick soak or soak them overnight. See the method below for more information.
  • Coconut cream: I use the tastiest coconut whipping cream for this recipe as the texture is amazing, but you can use a tin of coconut milk, too. Chill it in the fridge overnight and scoop off the hard part which is the cream – or you can find coconut cream in the supermarkets.
  • Coconut condensed milk: this is a new love for me, I just love how sticky and gooey this condensed milk is! As it’s made from coconuts it is 100% vegan and dairy-free or you could use another vegan condensed milk or extra coconut cream. I use the Natures Charm brand as linked here.
  • Maple syrup: just for a little sweetness and for the texture.
  • Instant coffee: the important part to give these Mini Mocha Cheesecakes the coffee edge.
  • Coconut oil: this helps to solidify the cheesecakes to give them a solid but silky-smooth texture.
  • Chocolate sauce: this is our second chocolate element to create the mocha flavour. I use a delicious coconut-based chocolate fudge sauce (from Natures Charm) but you can also use chocolate spreads, chocolate nut butter or simple some chopped chocolate. Swirl this into the coffee cheesecake filling.

Pour the middle layer on top of the bases and allow to set and chill for several hours – or best, overnight. These Mini Mocha Cheesecakes are a great make-ahead dessert as you can get them out the freezer before friends/family arrive, decorate them and they are good to go.

The final part of these Mini Mocha Cheesecakes is the topping. I’ve kept it simple, but it really adds that wow factor:

  • Whipped coconut cream: I use the same coconut cream for the filling as for the whipped cream and it is so light and fluffy. Pipe this on to make these cheesecakes look amazing.
  • Coffee beans and cacao nibs: they add a great crunch on top and really add to the mocha flavours.
  • Chocolate sauce: because you always need more chocolate! As above, you can also use chocolate spread, chocolate nut butter or chopped chocolate.
Mini Mocha Cheesecakes
Mini Mocha Cheesecakes

That’s all there is to these Mini Mocha Cheesecakes; my neighbours, friends and family truly loved these ones, which makes me so happy. They are such a delight to make as not only are they so easy and quick, but they are so impressive. Whip up these cheesecakes for your next picnic, BBQ or family get-together and people will fall in love with them!

If you are looking for more summer dessert ideas, how about my:

Mini Mocha Cheesecakes (Vegan GF)

  • Servings: 12
  • Difficulty: easy
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Mini no-bake cheesecakes with a cacao biscuit-y base, a creamy coffee cashew cheesecake filling and a gooey chocolate sauce centre topped with whipped coconut cream. These delicious desserts are easy to make and are naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients

    Chocolate Bases:
  • 100g oat flour
  • 60g ground almonds or almond flour
  • 50g cacao powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 6 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • Cheesecake filling:
  • 200g cashews, soaked
  • 100g coconut whipping cream, chilled
  • 100g coconut condensed milk
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp instant coffee
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • A pinch of salt
  • 60g chocolate fudge sauce
  • To serve:
  • 200g coconut whipping cream, chilled in the fridge
  • Extra chocolate fudge sauce
  • Cacao nibs and coffee beans

Directions

  1. Soak the cashews for the filling. Either cover them in filtered water and leave covered for 6-8 hours or overnight. Or add to a saucepan and cover with water, bring the pan to the boil, leave a lid on and remove from the hit and allow to the cashews to sit for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse the cashews.
  2. Grease 12 muffin holes and place two strips of overlapping parchment to help you lift the cheesecakes out or use a silicone mould.
  3. Prepare the base: stir together the oat flour, ground almonds or almond flour and salt. Now pour in the melted coconut oil and syrup and stir to a sticky dough. Divide into 12 pieces, roll into balls and place one ball in each muffin hole. Press down to make an even base. Place in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
  4. Prepare the filling: add the rinsed cashews, coconut whipping cream, coconut condensed milk, maple syrup, coffee, coconut oil and salt to a high-speed blender and blend until really creamy. Divide between the bases and smooth over the top.
  5. Spoon over some of the chocolate fudge sauce and use a toothpick or small knife to make swirl patterns. Now chill in the freezer for 4-6 hours or overnight, until set.
  6. Once set, whip the chilled coconut whipping cream for 2-3 minutes until really fluffy and light.
  7. Allow the cheesecakes to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes or so and then remove them from the tin/moulds and pipe on the whipped coconut cream. Add on some cacao nibs, coffee beans and extra chocolate fudge sauce.
  8. Store in the fridge for 5-7 days in an airtight container or store in the freezer (preferably without the whipped cream) for 2-4 weeks.
Mini Mocha Cheesecakes
Mini Mocha Cheesecakes

I look forward to hearing what you think of these Mini Mocha Cheesecakes so please let me know in the comments below and if you if make them, I would love to see them! Please tag me in your creations – I’m @nourishing.amy on Instagram and use the hashtag #nourishingamy. I’m also on TwitterFacebook and Pinterest  – please say hello!

With mini mocha love x

This recipe was original made with Natures Charm but this blog post is not sponsored and all opinions are my own. Their products are a true delight to use and eat, I cannot get enough!

  1. Sorry I haven’t commented on your blog in ages

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