Vegan Dragon Fruit Cheezecake Bars

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The perfect combination of nutritious and decadent, these dragon fruit cheezecake bars are equally both eye-catching and delicious. This highlighter-pink dessert is made from a combination of superfoods, including nuts, dates and tropical dragon fruit (aka pitaya).

Not to mention, this whimsical-looking fruit is loaded with flavonoids and vitamin C, which offer your body immune system support. And as one of the more fiber-rich fruits, pitaya aids in digestion as well.

Surprise your family and serve as a post-supper treat for a night of smiles and well-deserved praise! These bars seriously can’t be beat.

Homemade Vegan No-Bake Dragon Fruit Cheesecake Bars | Vitacost.com/Blog

Crust
1-1/4 cups almonds
7-8 medjool dates
Pinch salt

Filling
2 cups cashews, soaked overnight
1/2 cup full fat coconut milk, use thick, creamy part at the top of the can
1/3 cup maple syrup
3 Tbsp. coconut oil
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Pinch salt

Topping
1-1/4 cups chopped dragon fruit
1 Tbsp. maple syrup

Directions

  1. Line 8 x 8 pan with aluminum foil and grease with non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. In food processor or blender, add almonds, dates and salt. Pulse until nuts are processed and mixture becomes sticky. Transfer to prepared pan and press in tightly using the back of a cup. Set aside.
  3. In food processor, combine drained cashews, coconut milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, lemon juice and salt. Pulse on medium-high speed for 3 minutes, until mixture becomes creamy.
  4. Pour filling over crust and spread evenly. Place pan in freezer for 30-40 minutes to firm up.
  5. To make topping, pulse dragon fruit with maple syrup until smooth.
  6. When ready, remove pan from freezer. Pour over cheezecake. Place pan back in freezer for 3-4 hours or until completely set.
  7. To serve, remove from freezer and thaw at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Cut into bars and serve.

Still fixed on dragon fruit? Try our pretty in pitaya smoothie bowl.