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Vegan Mango Cheesecake Bars

Vegan Mango Cheesecake Bars That'll Brighten Your Day

These Vegan Mango Cheesecake Bars are a refreshing treat, offering a creamy texture and tropical flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Almonds or Nuts Can substitute with hazelnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
  • 1 cup Pitted Dates Soaked dried dates yield the best results.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews Soak them well for smoothness.
  • 2 cups Mango Chunks Fresh or frozen.
  • 1 cup Thick Dairy-Free Yogurt Vegan cream cheese is a great substitute.
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Adjust to taste; agave nectar can also be used.
  • 1/4 cup Cacao Butter Can replace with melted coconut oil.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Lime juice works well too.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional, enhances flavor.
For the Fruity Topping
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Essential for thickening the fruity layer.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • High-speed blender
  • Parchment Paper
  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing it to hang over the edges.
  2. Combine almonds or nuts in a food processor until coarse crumbs, then add soaked pitted dates and blend until sticky. Press into the prepared pan.
  3. Drain and rinse soaked raw cashews, blend them with mango chunks, yogurt, maple syrup, cacao butter, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour filling over the crust in the pan and spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Prepare topping by heating blended mango, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan until thick and glossy, about 5–7 minutes. Cool slightly.
  6. Spread mango topping over the set filling and refrigerate for another 30 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Soak cashews for at least 4 hours for the best texture. Adjust sweetness based on personal preference.

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