Indulge guilt-free in the BEST Raw Fig Cheesecake – one of my favorite heavenly vegan gluten-free desserts! Savor every bite of this delectable dessert crafted to satisfy your sweet cravings while keeping your dietary preferences in mind.
(your tastebuds will thank you).
These bars will change your life!
The fig tree in the backyard was harvesting too many figs (which is not a problem), so this recipe was born.
If you prefer to watch the recipe in video format, check out the link below.
If you are a fan of raw bars, you might also like these raw chocolate salted caramel bars.
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Ingredients
The ingredients for these Raw Fig Cheesecake Bars are so simple and clean!
- Almonds
- Walnuts or Pecans
- Cashews
- Gluten Free Oatmeal
- Medjool Dates
- Figs
- Maple Syrup
- Vanilla Extract
- Pink Salt
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
These raw bars have three layers and come together very fast.
The best part is…you don’t need an oven as this is a no-bake recipe!
Start by making the raw crust. Add the nuts, oats, and dates into a high-speed blender. I use the vitamix.
Press the raw crust into the bottom of an 8×8 pan. Place in the fridge.
Then make the cashew cheesecake filling. Add the soft cashews, dates, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, coconut cream, and almond milk into a vitamix.
Pour half of the cashew filling into the pan. Keep the other half in the vitamix and add 8 figs. Blend on high speed for 1 minute. Pour the fig cashew filling into the pan and freeze.
Make sure to soak your cashews in water for ~20 minutes until they get soft before blending.
This will help your high-speed blender break down the nut and create a smooth consistency.
Vegan Gluten Free Desserts Substituions
This recipe is already very clean and healthy. That is my style of baking – never holding back, just making any dessert healthy!
- Vegan – these raw bars are already vegan!
- Gluten-Free – these raw bars are also gluten-free already!
- Sugar-Free – use a sugar-free maple syrup.
Variations
Here are a few ways to change up the recipe!
- Chocolate – add raw cocoa powder to the cashew cheese filling.
- Chocolate Chips – add chocolate chips as a topping
Storage
Store these bars in the freezer for up to 6 days.
I tried to keep them in the fridge, but they seemed to melt too fast.
As a result, the freezer is the move.
Top tip
You don’t have to clean your blender in between making each layer.
Feel free to just add the ingredients straight into the blender because the additional flavor will enhance the bars 🙂
(and you have fewer dishes)
FAQ
A raw vegan diet is a plant-based eating plan that revolves around unprocessed and uncooked foods. It primarily consists of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and sprouted grains, and excludes all animal products, as well as foods that have been cooked at temperatures above 118°F (48°C). The philosophy behind this diet is that raw foods retain more nutrients and enzymes, offering potential health benefits.
Raw vegans believe that their diet promotes vitality, supports digestion, and may reduce the risk of certain health conditions.
These raw fig cheesecake bars! They are gluten-free and vegan.
Other Vegan Gluten Free Desserts
These are my favorite bars to pair with these Raw Fig Cheesecake Bars:
📖 Recipe
The BEST Raw Fig Cheesecake
Equipment
- 1 Vitamix Or another high-speed blender
Ingredients
Raw Crust
- ½ Cup Medjool Dates Add more if the dough is too dry
- ¼ Cup Almonds
- ¼ Cup Pecans or Walnuts
- ¼ Cup Gluten-Free Oats
- 1 teaspoon Pink Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Cashew Cheesecake Filling
- 1 Cup Soaked Cashews
- ½ Cup Medjool Dates
- ¼ Cup Maple Syrup
- 1 Splash Almond Milk Add more or less to acheieve a thick consistency
Fig Filling
- 8 Raw Figs
Instructions
Raw Crust
- Add the ingredients into a high speed blender
- Line an 8×8 pan or bread pan with parchment paper. (Using the 8×8 pan will create thinner bars.)
- Press the crust into the pan and place in the fridge.
Cheesecake Layer
- Add the cheesecake ingredients into the high speed blender. Do NOT add the figs yet.
- Pour half of the filling into the pan. Place the pan in the fridge.
Fig Cheesecake Layer
- Add the figs into the remaining cheesecake batter and blend.
- Pour the rest of the filling into the pan.
- Freeze the bars and enjoy once solid.
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