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Mini Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecakes

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These Mini Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecakes are such a delightful spring/summer dessert that look fancy but are so easy to make! You can't go wrong with the chocolate strawberry combo after all. They are also vegan and paleo friendly! If you have a bunch of strawberries laying around, you now know what to make with them!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 mini cheesecakes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups grain free chocolate cookies*
  • 3 tbsp melted coconut oil

Strawberry Cheesecake Layer

  • 1 cup freeze dried strawberries
  • 1 cup soaked cashews
  • 8 oz dairy free cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup coconut cream
  • 2/3 cup powdered monk fruit or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp pink dragon fruit powder(optional)

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • 1/2 cup dairy free yogurt
  • 1/2 cup dairy free chocolate chips
  • 6 small strawberries for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a small food processor, add the freeze-dried strawberries. Process until a powder consistency forms, then set aside.
  • In a food processor, add the chocolate cookies and 3 tbsp melted coconut oil. Process until a crumb consistency forms.
  • Add the chocolate cookie crumble into 12 muffin cups(silicone works best) and pat down evenly for a crust layer.
  • In a blender or food processor, add the cashews, 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, maple syrup or monk fruit, coconut cream, freeze dried strawberries, vanilla extract, and pink pitaya powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the strawberry cheesecake mixture evenly among the muffin cups. Place them in the freezer for at least 3 hours.
  • Make the chocolate ganache by melting the chocolate chips with a little coconut oil in the microwave at 30-second intervals.
  • Mix together the melted chocolate and yogurt until it thickens and is well blended.
  • Take the mini strawberry cheesecakes out of the freezer and pipe in the chocolate ganache on top of each cheesecake.
  • Slices 6 small strawberries in half and add one half on top of each mini cheesecake.
  • Store in the fridge in an air-tight container and enjoy within 5 days.
Keyword cheesecake, chocolate, Dairy free, Gluten free, no bake, refined sugar-free, strawberries, summer recipe