This easy and simple seasonal dessert is a crowd pleaser!
So, you’ve returned from your apple-picking excursion with a bundle of fruit, but aren’t quite confident in your baking skills? This no-bake recipe will have you turning out dessert in no time. These mini apple cheesecakes are delicious, and their presentation is so gorgeous that you’ll want to invite guests over just to have a chance to serve them. Plus, with all clean eating ingredients, these mini portions of sweet indulgence are guilt-free!
No-Bake Mini Apple Cheesecakes
Ingredients
- 2 apples large, peeled, cored, and diced (recommend Golden Delicious or Braeburn)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons blonde coconut sugar divided
- pinch of sea salt
- 2/3 cup fat-free cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt plain, fat-free
- 4 dates no sugar added
- 1/2 cup walnut halves (about 18)
Instructions
- Add diced apples, 1 teaspoon coconut sugar, salt, and cinnamon to a medium pot, cover, and cook on medium heat just until apples begin to boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender, approximately 30 minutes. Be careful not to turn into applesauce. Allow to cool to room temperature before adding to dessert dishes.
- While apples are cooking, in a medium mixing bowl add softened cream cheese, yogurt, and remaining coconut sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Add dates to a food processor and pulse until finely diced. Add walnuts and continue to pulse just until a coarse crumb consistency and combined with dates.
- Evenly layer to each dessert dish, walnut mixture, cream cheese, and lastly cooked apples. Sprinkle any remaining walnut mixture over the top.
Nutrition Information
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You can enjoy these no-bake mini apple cheesecakes any time of year, but they’re particularly yummy in the fall! If you love Autumn-themed treats, you may want to try our Pumpkin Spice Smoothie next!
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Question – The first step says to cook on medium heat until apples begin to boil. But there's no liquid, is there?
Also – could I use Truvia instead of coconut sugar?
Hi Erin,
The apples produce liquid when cooking. If you prefer they have additional liquid, feel free to add 1-2 teaspoons water while they are cooking. You can use Truvia if you prefer, but it's
so good with coconut sugar. I love coconut sugar because it's unrefined and has a low-glycemic index. Thanks! 🙂
Great! Thanks for the quick response! I just didn't want to buy coconut sugar if I didn't have to …
Understand!
Hello,
Excuse my english, as it is not my native language.
My husband hates dates, what would you recommend I use instead?
Thanks a lot!
Hi Marie! You an substitute raisins instead of dates, or any dried fruit. You can also choose to leave them out all together.
How many servings does this make?
This makes 8 servings, Stephanie.
another question on sugar…..have you ever used monkfruit sweetener? if so, how much would you add? Box says one packet equals 1/ 1/2 teaspoons. It also says its twice as sweet as sugar. Thoughts? I thought of making this for St. Patricks Day and addding a little green food coloring to the cream cheese
Hi Jan, I’m not super familiar with monkfuit sweetener. For this recipe, I would recommend making as directed without any substitutions.
Can these be frozen?
Hi Sam, I would not freeze these cheesecakes.
hi there, how long can these be kept in the fridge in air tight container?
Hannah, I would leave them for up to three days. After that, they may become watery.
What is a serving size? How much of each layer? Very delicious!!
Jenna, We used a 1/2 cup size mini glass for the cheesecakes, hence “mini” cheesecakes. Because the glass is small, you will layer each ingredient twice. It explains more in the instructions. Happy you enjoyed the cheesecake!
Hi, I don’t see dates in the recipe ingredients, although you name them in the instructions. How many dates then for this recipe?
Also, In the photograph there are small translucent balls. It looks like quinoa or tapioca balls??
Marinda, It mentions dates in the ingredients as well. There are 4 dates used in the recipe. What you’re seeing are the dates and walnuts combined. Enjoy!
Hi,
How big should the diced apples be?
Thanks!
Approximately 1/2 inch works well.
If I replace the dates with raisins, how much should I use?
Melanie, I’m sure since we’ve only used dates, but a couple of tablespoons per serving should be fine. You can always increase or decrease the raisins.
Do you suggest any nut alternatives?
Crunched up graham crackers will work in a pinch.
Can’t wait to read the whole recipe. I need to lose a few pounds myself. Thanks
D.k.
Looks delicious!
looks good and I can’t wait to try it!
Grace, These mini cheesecakes are one of my absolute favorite desserts. I think you’ll agree.