Name: No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecakes
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 (mini cakes)
Ingredients: 1 cup packed dates ((pitted // if dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes then drain)); 1 1/2 cups raw walnuts ((or sub almonds or rolled oats)); 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder; 1 pinch sea salt; 1 1/2 cups raw cashews ((soaked in water 4-6 hours, then drained OR pour boiling hot water over the cashews, soak for 1 hour, then drain and blend as instructed)); 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice ((plus more to taste)); 1/4 cup olive or melted coconut oil ((or any neutral-flavored oil)); 1 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk ((sub light coconut milk or another non-dairy milk for a less creamy result)); 7 ounces dairy-free dark chocolate ((chopped and melted over a double boiler or in microwave in 30 second increments)); 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar ((or honey if not vegan)); Dairy-free peanut butter cups; Peanut butter sauce*; Fresh berries; Coconut Whipped Cream; Cacao nibs