posted by Christina on Oct 03 2021 (last updated Aug 28 2026).
A collection of the best vegan cheesecake recipes including gluten-free and nut-free recipes. From fluffy baked German-style cheesecake to raw and no-bake options.
I'm also sharing my tips and tricks for getting the best results for your cheesecake filling. This round up features tonnes of dairy free cheesecakes worth making!
A collection of the best vegan cheesecake recipes including gluten-free and nut-free recipes. From fluffy baked German-style cheesecake to raw and no-bake options.
I'm also sharing my tips and tricks for getting the best results for your cheesecake filling. This round up features tonnes of dairy free cheesecakes worth making!
If you're new to vegan cheesecake, my classic no-bake vegan cheesecake is an easy place to start, while my baked vegan cheesecake gives you a lighter, more traditional baked texture. Most of the cheesecakes I make are designed to be prepared in advance, and many actually benefit from an overnight chill, which makes them especially useful for entertaining.
After developing dozens of cheesecakes over the years, I've learned that there isn't one vegan filling that works for every recipe. I use combinations of vegan cream cheese, yogurt, cashews, tofu, and coconut depending on the texture I want. With fruit cheesecakes, I often cook the fruit into a curd or reduction first so you get a stronger flavor without introducing enough water to make the filling soft or icy.
I've grouped everything below by flavor and style so you can head straight to what you're looking for!
Classic & Baked Vegan Cheesecakes
Start here if you want a classic cheesecake or something with a more traditional baked texture. These are also a good introduction to the different methods I use for vegan cheesecake, from an easy chilled filling to fluffy baked and crustless versions.
No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake
This is the classic no-bake cheesecake I'd recommend making first. It has a buttery cookie crust and creamy vanilla filling, and the basic method became the starting point for many of my flavored cheesecakes.
Adapted from my mom's German cheesecake, this one is lighter and fluffier than a dense New York-style cheesecake, with a buttery crust and cherry compote.
The baked option to choose when you don't want to fuss with a crust or water bath. It has a deeply caramelized top with a creamy, airy center underneath.
Make this when you want your cheesecake to be the centerpiece. It combines baked lemon cheesecake with tangy lemon curd and a dramatic layer of eggless Italian meringue.
Fruit brings acidity and freshness to a rich cheesecake filling, making these some of my favorites for spring and summer. In many of the newer recipes, I reduce the fruit into a curd or sauce first to concentrate the flavor without making the cheesecake watery.
Vegan Cherry Cheesecake
A small-batch no-bake cheesecake with plenty of real cherry flavor from homemade cherry curd. It's made in a loaf pan and is ideal when you don't need a full-sized cheesecake.
Choose this if you love creamsicle-style flavors. Fresh orange curd keeps the filling bright and citrusy, while the ginger cookie crust adds a little warmth.
One of the best choices when you want something tart and tropical. Passion fruit cuts through the creamy filling, keeping the cheesecake fresh rather than overly sweet.
Concentrated mango curd gives this cheesecake plenty of fruit flavor without loading the filling with watery purée. Creamy, tropical, and perfect for warmer weather.
A bright tropical cheesecake that also happens to be nut-free. Make this when you want something refreshing and creamy without relying on a cashew-based filling.
Fresh strawberry curd packs plenty of berry flavor into this creamy no-bake cheesecake. The loaf-pan format is especially handy for a smaller batch or freezing in portions.
One of my favorite simple no-bake options, with a cookie crust, tangy lemon filling, and glossy lemon curd topping. Bright, creamy, and easy to make ahead.
Go for lime if you want something even sharper and more refreshing than lemon. The acidity works especially well against the richness of the creamy filling.
Save this one for when peaches are at their best. It's a fresh summer cheesecake where the fruit gets to be the main flavor rather than disappearing into the filling.
A more classic strawberry cheesecake with creamy vanilla filling and plenty of berry flavor. Choose this one when you want a full-sized strawberry centerpiece.
The blueberries are cooked down before they reach the filling for more concentrated flavor and a smoother texture, rather than adding excess water to the cheesecake.
For berry flavor with plenty of tartness, choose raspberry. It has a creamy raspberry filling and glossy coulis topping and is especially good during berry season.
These are the rich ones. Think dark chocolate, cookies, salted caramel, espresso, and dessert mash-ups. These are the cheesecakes I'd choose for birthdays, dinner parties, or anyone who believes chocolate should always be involved.
Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Make this if mint chocolate chip ice cream is your usual order. Cool mint keeps the rich chocolate filling fresh, with plenty of chocolate throughout for contrast.
For serious chocolate-hazelnut fans. This no-bake cheesecake takes its inspiration from Ferrero Rocher with rich chocolate and roasted hazelnut flavor throughout.
Two of my favorite desserts in one, with creamy vanilla-rum and coffee cheesecake layers inspired by the espresso, mascarpone, and cocoa flavors of tiramisu.
Make this when you can't choose between chocolate cheesecake and a cherry dessert. Chocolate, cherries, cream, and Black Forest flavors make it a real celebration cake.
A rich chocolate cheesecake infused with Guinness for a deeper, slightly bitter edge. Especially good for St. Patrick's Day or grown-up chocolate dessert fans.
These are the cheesecakes for when you want something outside the usual fruit, chocolate, and vanilla flavors. Pistachio, sesame, matcha, peanut butter, and chai each bring something completely different to the creamy filling.
Vegan Peanut Butter Cheesecake
For a full peanut butter experience, this combines a peanut butter Biscoff crust, creamy peanut butter filling, chocolate ganache, and peanut butter cups.
Earthy matcha balances the sweetness and richness of the filling. Choose this when you want a more distinctive cheesecake flavor that still feels fresh.
Warm chai spices meet a mocha brownie-style base and chocolate ganache. Rich and cozy, but different from the usual pumpkin and gingerbread fall desserts.
Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts for holidays because so many versions can be finished the day before. These recipes bring in pumpkin, apple, pecan, gingerbread, eggnog, and other flavors that feel especially at home from fall through Christmas and Easter.
Vegan Apple Butter Cheesecake
Homemade apple butter gives this cheesecake concentrated apple-spice flavor without adding too much moisture. It's no-bake, small-batch, and easy to make ahead.
Apple dessert meets cheesecake, with creamy filling, spiced apples, and plenty of buttery crumble. Perfect if the topping is always your favorite part.
A more casual way to serve pumpkin cheesecake, with a Biscoff crust, creamy pumpkin-spice filling, and cookie butter topping that's easy to slice for a crowd.
The fun Easter option, with creamy vanilla cheesecake, butterscotch sauce, and homemade vegan Creme Eggs. Definitely not the understated one of the collection.
Choose these when a full centerpiece cheesecake is more dessert than you need. Bars and minis are easier to portion, good for sharing, and several of these can be frozen individually so you can take out only what you need.
Vegan Dubai Cheesecake Bars
Inspired by Dubai chocolate, with a chocolate cookie crust, crunchy pistachio kataifi, creamy cheesecake, and plenty of pistachio flavor.
Bright lemon and tart raspberries make these lighter and fresher than the chocolate and caramel options. They're no-bake and ideal for spring or summer.
Perfect when you want individual portions without slicing a full cake at the table. They still feel like a proper rich chocolate cheesecake, just easier to serve.
Vanilla-lime cheesecake and sweet mango curd make these bright and tropical, while the bar format makes them convenient for freezing in individual servings.
If you want to go deeper, my free Guide to Vegan Cheesecakes covers the ingredients, equipment, setting, freezing, troubleshooting, and techniques I use across my recipes.
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More Vegan Desserts
If you'd rather skip the oven entirely, browse all of my vegan no-bake desserts for chilled cakes, pies, tiramisu, bars, and more.
Or head to my vegan cake recipes for layer cakes, loaf cakes, and celebration bakes.
Hey there, I'm Christina
I’m the face behind all the recipes here on the blog addictedtodates.com (which happen to be mostly desserts, yay!). I also have a background in Culinary Arts.
