Description
Dairy-Free Chia Cheesecake is a creamy, no-bake dessert that combines the tang of dairy-free cream cheese with the superfood benefits of chia seeds. With a crunchy digestive biscuit crust and sweet agave vanilla flavor, it’s a healthier, lighter alternative to traditional cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 digestive biscuits (about 1 cup of crumbs)
- 3–4 tbsp dairy-free butter or coconut oil
- 8 oz (240 grams) dairy-free cream cheese
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup non-dairy whipping cream
- 2–3 tbsp agave nectar (or any sweetener of your choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup berries (for topping)
Instructions
- Pulse digestive biscuits in a food processor until they become fine crumbs.
- Mix the crumbs with melted dairy-free butter or coconut oil until it resembles wet sand.
- Line a 6-inch cake pan with parchment or acetate, and press the crumb mixture into the base evenly. Chill for 30 minutes or up to 6 hours.
- In a small bowl, mix chia seeds with 1/4 cup water and let sit until gel-like, about 10-15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat softened dairy-free cream cheese with agave nectar until creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Add vanilla extract and slowly mix in the non-dairy whipping cream. Beat for another 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Fold the chia seed gel into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Before serving, top with fresh berries.
Notes
- Use gluten-free biscuits for a gluten-free version.
- Coconut cream can be substituted for non-dairy whipping cream.
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, add a touch of vanilla bean paste.
- Let the cheesecake chill overnight for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Dairy-Free Cheesecake, No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake, Chia Seed Dessert, Vegan Cheesecake Recipe, Healthy Cheesecake Alternative