This pumpkin chai cheesecake is an easy, vegan and gluten-free dessert that everyone, vegan or not, is going to LOVE. A creamy cashew and coconut filling that is perfectly spiced and poured over a nutty date crust. This cheesecake is full of flavor, easy to make and requires no baking!

No-Bake Pumpkin Chai Cheesecake…it has a ring to it, doesn’t it? This recipe makes for the perfect fall treat. It’s soft, creamy, and spiced to pumpkin chai perfection. We promise you’re going to fall in love it with…pun intended.

Fall is one of my absolute favorite times of the year. Everything from the stunning landscapes, to the seasonal flavors of cinnamon, clove, and chai. This pumpkin chai cheesecake perfectly encompasses the season in every bite.

Since this is a no-bake recipe, it makes it a BREEZE to make. For the crust, all you have to do is process together dates, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, salt and a little bit of coconut oil. This was our first time adding pumpkin seeds to a crust and we were so happy with the flavor-filled result. We used Sunfood’s heirloom pumpkin seeds, which are organic, raw, and packed with nutrients as well!

For the filling, just blend together raw cashews, coconut milk, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, coconut oil, lemon, vanilla extract, turmeric, and spices until smooth and voila, that’s it! Pour that into the crust, place it into the freezer to set and you’ve got yourself a bangin’ pumpkin chai cheesecake in about 4 hours.

One of the beautiful things about this no-bake pumpkin chai cheesecake is that although it’s a decadent dessert, it’s also packed with vitamins and minerals, so you have good reason to go for that second slice!

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No Bake Pumpkin Chai Cheesecake (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

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• Author: Jasmine @ Sweet Simple Vegan
• Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
• Yield: 10 servings

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This pumpkin chai cheesecake is an easy, vegan and gluten-free dessert that everyone, vegan or not, is going to LOVE. A creamy cashew and coconut filling that is perfectly spiced and poured over a nutty date crust. This cheesecake is full of flavor, easy to make and requires no baking!

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Ingredients

Crust

• 1 cup packed deglet noor or medjool dates (pitted before measuring), roughly chopped
• 1 cup raw walnuts*
• 1/2 cup Sunfood heirloom pumpkin seeds (or an additional 1/2 cup walnuts)
• 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil, melted*
• 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt (or sea salt)

Filling

• 2 cups Sunfood raw cashews, soaked and strained*
• 1/2 cup canned full-fat coconut milk*
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
• ¼ cup refined coconut oil, melted*
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt (or sea salt)
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• Pinch of black pepper*

Toppings of choice, such as

• CocoWhip
• Pumpkin seeds
• Cinnamon
• Date Syrup

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Instructions

1. Prepare a large springform pan. We lined the bottom of ours with parchment paper and then sprayed the sides with coconut oil to ensure that the cheesecake did not stick.
2. Add the Deglet Noor dates to a food processor and run until broken down into small pieces. Add in the remaining ingredients and process until a dough forms. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides to ensure that everything is blended together. You will know that it is the right consistency if it sticks together when you press some of the crust in between your pointer finger and thumb. If it is too dry, add more melted coconut oil 1/2 tablespoon at a time.
3. Transfer the crust mixture into the springform pan and gently begin to press it down into a crust to form a bottom layer. It is okay if you have some of the crust come up the sides as well.  Once you have evenly pressed down the crust, place the pan into the freezer as you prepare the filling.
4. Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender along with all of the filling ingredients and puree until smooth, about 2 minutes.
5. Remove the pan from the freezer and pour in the filling into the springform pan. Use a spatula to evenly spread out the batter until it is as smooth as you can get it. Tap the pan a few times to release any air bubbles.
6. Place the cheesecake into the freezer until firm – about 4-6 hours, depending on the size of the dish.
7. Once set, remove the cheesecake from the freezer and allow it to sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Gently remove the outer edges of the springform pan and slice the cheesecake as desired.
8. Serve the cheesecake with toppings of choice. We topped ours with CocoWhip, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, and date syrup.

Notes

• Soak the cashews in filtered water overnight OR to speed up the process, cover the cashew with boiling hot water and allow it to sit for 30-60 minutes.
• Be sure to fully shake/mix the coconut milk before measuring out 1/2 cup.
• You may use unrefined coconut oil as well, but just keep in mind that it will leave a coconut-y flavor.
• A small amount of black pepper is recommended as it increases the bioavailability of curcumin in the turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound. There is so little that you will not taste it!
• You can also use 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice instead of 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon cloves and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.
• The nutrition facts does not take into consideration the additional toppings.

• Prep Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
• Category: Dessert, Fall, Thanksgiving
• Method: No Bake
• Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-free

Keywords: Dessert, Fall, Thanksgiving, Chai, Cheesecake, Vegan, Gluten-free, Pumpkin

Nutrition facts label provided by Nutri Fox.

Disclaimer: The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional’s advice. This page may contain affiliate links, which simply means that we earn a commission if you purchase through those links, but your price remains the same. Thank you for supporting Sweet Simple Vegan!