Why You’ll Love This Recipe
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No baking required – just blend, press, and chill.
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Vegan and dairy-free but rich and creamy.
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Fun, festive design that’s perfect for Halloween.
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Customizable: swap flavors, decorations, or base biscuits to suit your taste.
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Make-ahead friendly – prep overnight for stress-free entertaining.
Ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
For the base
300g Oreo cookies
100g dairy-free butter
For the cheesecake filling
200g cashew nuts (soaked overnight)
500g dairy-free cream cheese
150g icing/powdered sugar
20g coconut cream
2 teaspoons mint extract/flavoring
Green food gel
For the decorations
Pretzel sticks
Edible silver glitter
200g dairy-free dark chocolate
50g dairy-free white chocolate
Directions
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Line an 8×8 inch square cake tin with greaseproof paper. Melt the dairy-free butter over low heat and pour into a mixing bowl.
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Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with the melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the lined tin.
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Drain the soaked cashew nuts and blend with the dairy-free cream cheese, icing sugar, coconut cream, mint extract, and a drop of green food gel until smooth. Pour over the biscuit base and tap to remove air bubbles. Refrigerate overnight to set.
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Remove the cheesecake from the tin and cut into bars.
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Melt the white chocolate and pipe small circles for eyes on a lined tray. Freeze for 10 minutes.
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Melt the dark chocolate with a drop of black food gel. Pipe pupils onto the white chocolate circles and add facial details on the bars, like hair, scars, and mouths.
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Break pretzel sticks, brush lightly with water, dust with edible silver glitter, and attach as Frankenstein’s bolts. Serve and enjoy.
Servings and timing
Yield: 8–10 bars
Prep time: 5 minutes
Chilling/setting time: Overnight
Total time: Overnight
Variations
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Use gluten-free cookies for a fully gluten-free dessert.
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Swap mint extract for chocolate, orange, or vanilla flavoring.
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Add a layer of fruit puree or jam between the base and filling.
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Experiment with different decoration styles: candy eyes, sprinkles, or colored chocolate.
Storage/reheating
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Allow the cheesecake bars to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
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Best enjoyed within 3–5 days.
FAQs
Can I make these bars ahead of time?
Yes, these cheesecake bars are perfect for making the night before. Chill overnight and decorate the next day.
Can I use another type of cookie for the base?
Absolutely! Any vegan cookie will work; just ensure it mixes well with the melted butter.
Do I have to soak the cashews overnight?
Soaking overnight softens them for a smooth texture. If short on time, soak in hot water for 2–3 hours.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, simply use gluten-free Oreo-style cookies or any gluten-free cookie of your choice.
Can I skip the decorations?
Yes, the cheesecake bars will taste delicious without decorations, but they won’t have the spooky Frankenstein look.
What is coconut cream and can I use canned coconut milk?
Only use the thick white cream from a can of coconut milk. Do not use the liquid part.
How do I melt the chocolate for decorations without burning it?
Use a double boiler (bain-marie) or microwave in short 20-second bursts, stirring frequently until smooth.
Can I use regular cream cheese instead of dairy-free?
Yes, if not vegan, you can replace the dairy-free cream cheese with regular cream cheese.
How do I prevent the base from crumbling?
Press the biscuit and butter mixture firmly into the tin. Chilling overnight also helps it set firmly.
Can I freeze these cheesecake bars?
Yes, freeze the bars before decorating for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before adding decorations.
Conclusion
No-Bake Frankenstein Cheesecake Bars are a fun, festive, and creamy dessert perfect for Halloween or any occasion. With their easy prep, vegan-friendly ingredients, and customizable decorations, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Make them ahead of time, impress your guests, and enjoy a sweet, spooky treat!
No-Bake Frankenstein Cheesecake Bars
- Total Time: Overnight
- Yield: 8–10 bars
- Diet: Vegan
Description
No-Bake Frankenstein Cheesecake Bars are a spooky, creamy, and festive Halloween dessert. With a cookies-and-cream base, minty vegan cheesecake filling, and fun chocolate decorations, these bars are vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, and easily gluten-free. Perfect for parties, dessert tables, or a seasonal sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the base: 300g Oreo cookies, 100g dairy-free butter
For the cheesecake filling: 200g cashew nuts (soaked overnight), 500g dairy-free cream cheese, 150g icing/powdered sugar, 20g coconut cream, 2 teaspoons mint extract/flavoring, green food gel
For the decorations: Pretzel sticks, edible silver glitter, 200g dairy-free dark chocolate, 50g dairy-free white chocolate
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch square cake tin with greaseproof paper.
- Melt the dairy-free butter over low heat and pour into a mixing bowl.
- Crush the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with the melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the lined tin.
- Drain the soaked cashew nuts and blend with dairy-free cream cheese, icing sugar, coconut cream, mint extract, and a drop of green food gel until smooth. Pour over the biscuit base and tap to remove air bubbles. Refrigerate overnight to set.
- Remove the cheesecake from the tin and cut into bars.
- Melt the white chocolate and pipe small circles for eyes on a lined tray. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate with a drop of black food gel. Pipe pupils onto the white chocolate circles and add facial details on the bars, like hair, scars, and mouths.
- Break pretzel sticks, brush lightly with water, dust with edible silver glitter, and attach as Frankenstein’s bolts. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Use gluten-free cookies for a fully gluten-free dessert.
Swap mint extract for chocolate, orange, or vanilla flavoring.
Add a layer of fruit puree or jam between the base and filling.
Experiment with different decoration styles: candy eyes, sprinkles, or colored chocolate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
