Coconut 'Cheesefake'

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This no-bake dessert is considerably lighter but nary little delicious than its cheesecake inspiration. Tangy Greek yogurt, saccharine shredded coconut and unflavored gelatin instrumentality the spot of a accepted pick food filling, and almonds and dates regenerate a butter-laden graham cracker crust. These nutrition-heavy ingredients harvester to signifier an unexpectedly decadent, grain-free treat.

The barroom needs to beryllium refrigerated for astatine slightest 3 hours and up to overnight.

Adapted by Sarah Waybright of www.WhyFoodWorks.com, from recipes astatine www.barerootgirl.com and www.bonappetit.com.

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 10-12

For the crust

16 pitted dates, coarsely chopped
2 cups (skinless) slivered almonds
2 tablespoons coconut lipid (solidified)

For the filling

1 cupful coconut water
Juice from 1 lemon
1 tablespoonful positive 2 teaspoons (2 packets) unflavored powdered gelatin
2 cups plain low-fat Greek-style yogurt
1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (based connected 12)

Calories
240
Fat
15 g
Saturated Fat
6 g
Carbohydrates
19 g
Sodium
40 mg
Protein
10 g
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
14 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted by Sarah Waybright of www.WhyFoodWorks.com, from recipes astatine www.barerootgirl.com and www.bonappetit.com.

Tested by Kendra Nichols.

Published May 22, 2013

Updated March 14, 2026