These Paleo Blueberry Cheesecake Jars are the perfect individual dessert. No-bake, easy to make and so delicious. Vegan, dairy free, and naturally sweetened.
How perfect are these cheesecake jars for summer? I used these small little jars that make them the perfect serving and also cute for serving guests. They come together easily with no baking involved, just some blending and a little cooking for the topping.
Cashew Based Cheesecake
Just like my other cheesecake recipes, this uses a cashew based cheesecake and it's so delicious! The raw cashews are soaked and blended with the sweetener and a few other ingredients and it turns into a creamy, tangy mixture. The lemon juice really helps give it the signature tang that cream cheese usually gives. Although I haven't tried it yet, I think soaked macadamia nuts would also work if you can't have cashews.
The topping is blueberries with a little sweetener cooked down until thick. You could easily switch it out for your favorite fruit and have these be a different flavor. The blueberry is SO good though and I think you will love it.
Grab these jars and make these Paleo Blueberry Cheesecake Jars this summer! You'll also need a high powdered blender. I have the Blendtec that I love for this.
Here are my other dairy free cheesecake recipes that you will love: Paleo Lemon Cheesecake and Paleo Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake.
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Paleo Blueberry Cheesecake Jars
Ingredients
Crust
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 ½ tablespoons ghee or coconut oil, room temperature
Cheesecake
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 4 hours
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 3-4 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Blueberry Topping
- 12 oz blueberries
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- You will need 4 short half pint jars. Remove the lid and get them ready.
- Make the curst. In a small bowl, combine almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Mix together. Add in the ghee and mix well. Mixture should be crumbly, but hold together when squeezed. Press ¼ of the mixture into the bottom of each jar.
- Make the cheesecake. Drain the cashews and add them to the blender. Add in the coconut oil, maple syrup, almond milk, lemon juice and salt. Blend until smooth. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed. Pour ¼ of the mixture into each jar and place in the fridge while the topping is made.
- Make the topping. In a small saucepan combine the blueberries, honey, lemon juice and salt. Cook over medium/low and bring to a boil which will take about 5 minutes. Cook until thickened, about 10 more minutes, stirring regularly. Let cool at least to room temperature before topping the cheesecake. Spoon ¼ of the mixture on top of each cheesecake jar. This can also be made ahead if desired.
- Store cheesecakes in the fridge and serve cold.
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THERESA KRATSCHMER says
Love this recipe. I don't usually make the pie part because we didn't like that too much without cooking. But the rest was absolutely delicious. Have made this several times and its always a hit.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Theresa! So glad you love it!
Jaime Rose says
These small jars of blueberry cheesecake delight are so yummy! I made these earlier this year, for my 44th birthday in March. My husband, who is not a huge fan of healthy substitutes, couldn't get over how good they are, and had his fair share of them. 🙂 I made them again in April for Easter. They've been added to our family favorites list. Our daughter loves them, too. Thank you so much for all of your delicious recipes!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome! Love this! So glad they are a hit. 🙂
Melissa says
If I wanted to just make this in one big dish instead of the jars, do you think it would work in an 8x8 pan?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Melissa- I think a 9x5 loaf pan would be better so it would be thicker. A 8x8 would probably be pretty thin. Hope you love it!
Corrie says
This looks delicious! Will these still be good if I was to make them a few days in advance?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Corrie- yes! These stay good in the fridge for up to 10 days. A great dessert made in advance.
jen says
I made this and its delicious. I followed the recipe exactly but my cheesecake mixture didn't come out as smooth as yours. Still really good, but just wondering why...let me know what you think as I want to make it again. On another note, if I add cocoa would that test like a chocolate cheesecake? What do you think? Thank. you.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Jen- thanks for trying it! A high powered blender makes it the smoothest, like a Vitamix or Blendtec. It can work with another blender but will take a little longer and probably won't be as smooth. And yes, if you add cocoa then you can make chocolate cheesecake. Hope that helps!
Ilene says
I've read through several times but can't see the servings? How many jars does this make?
Jessica DeMay says
I Ilene- step one mentions you'll need 4 jars. It makes 4 🙂
Faiza says
Hi, can I sub coconut oil for another healthy oil? And can I sub almond meal flour or another flour instead? Thanks 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Faiza- coconut oil is needed because it gets hard when cooled. Other oils don't harden in the fridge. Do you have an allergy to coconut oil? You can use another nut flour like cashew.
Theresa Kratschmer says
I’m not a big paleo person but wanted to use up some cashews I had. This was delicious. Used onion soup crocks and doubled the cashew part of the recipe. Also used coconut flour instead of almond flour in a straight one to one substitution.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying them, Theresa!
theresa kratschmer says
Can you tell me what the coconut oil does in this recipe? I'd like to find a lower calorie alternative although I love the flavor of coconut oil.
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Theresa- the coconut oil helps the cheesecake "set" and get firm to a cheesecake-like consistency. I would recommend not worrying about calories when you are eating real food. It's a treat, enjoy it 🙂