This no-bake fig and orange cheesecake is vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free, and the perfect dessert for any party! It is incredibly creamy and made with delicious warm spices and citrussy flavors. Topped with beautiful fig slices, fresh blueberries, and roasted walnuts. This is a dessert you don't want to miss!
Are you ready to indulge in this fig and orange cheesecake!? I know I am! It's an easy vegan and gluten free no-bake dessert that takes only 20 minutes to prepare and the rest of the time is spent chilling in the fridge. The waiting game is the hardest part!
The crust is made with almond meal, seasoned with warm spices, and naturally sweetened with dates. The filling is made with vegan cream cheese, orange zest, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. The figs, blueberries, and walnuts make a beautiful garnish and give this cheesecake added textures and flavors. You seriously cannot go wrong with this plant based dessert!
This is the time of year that I go absolutely crazy for figs. Not only are they stunning, but they are incredibly tasty too! They have such a unique and sweet taste, wonderful texture, and come in many different varieties. No matter which one you choose though, they are sure to make your taste buds dance!
They are the perfect snack on their own but pair so beautifully in other dishes or desserts such as my Fig And Pomegranate Salad and my Fig And Walnut Loaf Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting. I highly recommend you give them all a try. They will not disappoint!
Total Time
- Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Chilling time: 6-8 hours
Ingredients
For the crust:
- Almond meal
- Coconut oil
- Dates
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Cardamom
- Salt
For the filling:
- Vegan cream cheese
- Coconut cream
- Cornstarch
- Orange
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Figs
- Blueberries
- Roasted walnuts
- Lavender leaves
How to make fig and orange cheesecake
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients for the crust: almond meal, coconut oil, chopped dates, and spices. Pulse until crumbly and sticky.
- Arrange the crust into a 9″ springform pan, press using wet fingers to form it into a solid crust.
- In a bowl, combine ingredients for the filling: cream cheese, coconut cream, cornstarch, maple syrup, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Blend with a hand mixer for 1 minute.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Place it in the fridge for 6-8 hours, or even overnight.
- When firm and ready, garnish with fresh figs, blueberries, and roasted walnuts. Serve and enjoy!
Tips For Success And Variations
- This recipe uses a store bought coconut based vegan cream cheese but you can also use a tofu or cashew based cream cheese. Please note that the outcome and flavor will differ. You can also opt to make your own, however, the consistency may not be as smooth.
- You can use refined or unrefined coconut oil depending on how coconutty you want it to taste. I used refined coconut oil because it has a more neutral flavor.
- The cooling time is important! 6 hours in the fridge should be the minimum but it's best refrigerated at least 8 hours. Any less and the cheesecake will be too soft. I do not recommend freezing it to speed up the process.
Storage
- This no-bake fig and orange cheesecake is best eaten the same day but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep it in an airtight container.
- You can freeze this no-bake cheesecake for 1-2 months in an airtight and freezer safe container. Thaw in the fridge for a few hours when ready to eat again.
Equipment
- Springform pan
- Food processor
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowl
No-Bake Fig And Orange Cheesecake (Vegan And Gluten Free)
Course: DessertsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy8
servings20
minutes494
kcal8
minutesThis no-bake fig and orange cheesecake is vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free, and an absolute creamy perfection. It is filled with warm spices and orange zest, and topped with fresh figs, blueberries, and walnuts. It has a unique taste that will have you coming back for more!
Ingredients
- For the crust:
1 1/2 cup almond meal
5 tablespoons refined coconut oil, melted
5 dates, pitted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 teaspoon nutmeg
2/3 teaspoon cardamom
1/3 teaspoon salt
- For the filling:
24 ounces vegan cream cheese
4 ounces full fat coconut cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 orange, fresh juice and zest
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Garnish:
4 figs, sliced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/3 cup roasted walnuts
lavender leaves
Directions
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients for the crust: almond meal, coconut oil, chopped dates, and spices. Pulse until crumbly and sticky.
- Arrange the crust into a 9″ springform pan, press using wet fingers to form it into a solid crust.
- In a bowl, combine ingredients for the filling: cream cheese, coconut cream, cornstarch, maple syrup, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Blend with a hand mixer for 1 minute.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Place it in the fridge for 6-8 hours, or even overnight.
- When firm and ready, garnish with fresh figs, blueberries, and roasted walnuts. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe uses a store bought coconut based vegan cream cheese but you can also use a tofu or cashew based cream cheese. Please note that the outcome and flavor will differ. You can also opt to make your own, however, the consistency may not be as smooth.
- You can use refined or unrefined coconut oil depending on how coconutty you want it to taste. I used refined coconut oil because it has a more neutral flavor.
- The cooling time is important! 6 hours in the fridge should be the minimum but it's best refrigerated at least 8 hours. Any less and the cheesecake will be too soft. I do not recommend freezing it to speed up the process.
- This no-bake fig and orange cheesecake is best eaten the same day but can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Keep it in an airtight container.
- You can freeze this no-bake cheesecake for 1-2 months in an airtight and freezer safe container. Thaw in the fridge for a few hours when ready to eat again.
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Nutritional Information
This nutrition card is calculated by a third party app and is only an estimate. The numbers will vary based on the specific ingredient amounts and brands you use in making this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
Calories494
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
39g
60%
- Saturated Fat 11g 56%
- Sodium 103mg 5%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Potassium 164mg 5%
- Total Carbohydrate
31g
11%
- Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
- Sugars 16g
- Protein 8g 16%
- Vitamin A 2%
- Vitamin C 8%
- Calcium 26%
- Iron 6%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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The presentation of this no-bake fig and orange cheesecake is spectacular! And I'm sure the flavor is amazing! That slice is calling my name, yummy!
You had me at no-bake! Truly a gorgeous dessert with those fresh figs. I wish I had a slice right now...I love the flavors of this dessert.
WOW! This is GOREGOUS! I love that it's no-bake too! Figs and orange is such a great flavor combination. Thank you so much for sharing!
You had me at cream cheese filling. I love this recipe, this cake will be a showstopper. My family loves fig cakes, so I will definitely be trying this. Thank you!
What a beautiful dessert. Great combination of flavors and very easy to prepare
I honestly can't believe how BEAUTIFUL this cheesecake turned out. We just made it for fun at home, but I'm 100% going to make this for any next dinner party we go to. The figs and orange flavors were amazing.
Omg this cheesecake looks amazing! I love that the crust is made with almond flour. Figs are my favorite so I'm definitely giving this a try soon!
This fig cheesecake is so beautiful! I love that there are no eggs. I have a son with an egg allergy who has never had cheesecake. We will be making this one asap!
No-bakes cheesecakes are my favorite! the combination of orange and fig is fabulous
A gorgeous and great tasting dessert. Citrus plays so well with sweet figs. I can't wait to try it.
Sooo nice! I love the crust idea too (because I don't like the biscuit+butter combo!) Would you think potato starch is not a bad idea? I have some in the cupboard (I try to stay away from GM things and corn is at the top of the list, unfortunately).
No-bake, no-dairy, no-eggs, no refined sugar. Yet an addictive flavor and creamy texture I love. This gorgeous gluten-free fig and orange cheesecake is tasty as it's pretty. It's the most perfect treat for kids and adults. Thank you for the recipe, Anaiah.
This is definitely a dessert I don't want to miss. It's beautiful and sounds totally lush. Loving all your fig recipes. With the orange and spices this would make a perfect festive dessert.
Wow, Anaiah, this cheesecake looks and sounds absolutely spectacular!!
Oh my, figs are my favourite fruit so I need to make this recipe. it looks so good, can't wait to make this.
This fig orange cheesecake looks irresistible! I just got a box of figs from the farmers market this morning and will be making this for a cozy brunch at home tomorrow. Can’t wait!
This is such a stunning recipe! I love figs and this is a wonderful way to use them.
Oh, my Gosh! Now you got me drooling all over my screen. I have to make this cake for the weekend. I'm going shopping for ingredients tomorrow. Can't wait to make this deliciousness.
This no-bake fig and orange cheesecake is delicious and creamy - we loved the warm spices and orange zest. I can't wait to make this again for our next dinner party!
Creamy cheesecakes are my favorite! So I needed to try this one, and let me tell you.. it was so delicious! Thank you for this recipe!
Absolutely Stunning!!!!!!!!
Oh wow! This fig and orange cheesecake is stunning! I have company coming over this weekend, so I plan on making this for dessert!
This was so incredibly delicious and I don't have to feel guilty about enjoying dessert 3 times a day!
This was so delicious! I made it for a my brother in law's birthday and everyone loved it!
This looks so delicious and pretty. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe. I love no-bake cheesecakes and this is one to definitely try.
This no bake fig cheesecake was so delicious! I loved the flavors of the figs and the oranges! It was such a hit in our household!
Oh my goodness! What a wonderful combination - spices, orange, maple syrup topped off with figs! Cheesecake is usually so heavy but this looks beautifully light!
We love all the figs recipes that you are sharing! Keeping me busy... my husband is a self-proclaimed figs addict, and all your posts inspire us to make a new treat! Thank you!
This looks incredible… and so easy to make… can’t wait to try it!