Persimmon Cheesecake in Glass (Print Version)
Luscious creamy no-bake layered dessert with sweet persimmons and dairy-free filling in individual glasses.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 - 2.8 oz vegan graham crackers or digestive biscuits
02 - 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
03 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
→ Cheesecake Layer
04 - 7 oz vegan cream cheese (plain, unsweetened)
05 - 0.5 cup coconut yogurt (unsweetened)
06 - 3 tbsp maple syrup
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
→ Persimmon Topping
09 - 2 ripe persimmons (Fuyu or Hachiya), peeled and chopped
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1–2 tsp maple syrup (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - 1 tbsp chopped pistachios or pecans (optional)
13 - pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Crush the vegan graham crackers or biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and crushing with a rolling pin. Mix in the melted coconut oil and maple syrup until the mixture resembles wet sand.
02 - Divide the crust mixture evenly among 4 serving glasses. Press down gently with the back of a spoon to create a compact layer.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the vegan cream cheese, coconut yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
04 - Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crust in each glass, smoothing the tops.
05 - Blend or mash the persimmons with lemon juice and maple syrup until smooth and jammy. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
06 - Spoon the persimmon puree over the cheesecake layer.
07 - Cover and chill the assembled glasses in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
08 - Just before serving, garnish with chopped pistachios or pecans and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No oven required means you can make these year round without heating up your kitchen
- Individual portions feel fancy and restaurant worthy while being incredibly simple to assemble
02 -
- Choosing perfectly ripe persimmons makes all the difference they should yield slightly to gentle pressure like an avocado
- The cheesecake layer firms up significantly during chilling, so don't worry if it seems soft going into the glasses
03 -
- Room temperature cream cheese whips up much smoother and prevents lumpy filling
- Taste your persimmons before adding any extra sweetener since they vary wildly in natural sugars