Description
These Lemon Cheesecake Bliss Balls are bright, creamy, and naturally sweet with a delicious lemony flavor. Made with cashews, coconut, dates, and fresh lemon, they’re a simple no-bake vegan treat perfect for snacking or dessert. They combine a tangy lemon zest with a rich, nutty base for a delightfully refreshing bite-sized snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- Pinch of salt
For Coating
- 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Chop Cashews: Add the cashews to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped to create a textured base for the bliss balls.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the dates, shredded coconut, almond flour, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, and a pinch of salt to the food processor.
- Process Mixture: Process the ingredients together until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together when pressed, ensuring it has the right consistency to shape into balls.
- Form Balls: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll between your palms to form round bliss balls.
- Repeat Shaping: Repeat the rolling process with the remaining mixture until all the dough is shaped into balls.
- Prepare Coating: Combine the shredded coconut and lemon zest in a small bowl to create the coating mixture.
- Coat Bliss Balls: Roll each bliss ball in the coconut and lemon zest mixture until lightly and evenly coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate the bliss balls for at least 30 minutes before serving to firm them up and enhance flavor melding.
Notes
- If the mixture is too dry, add another date or a small splash of lemon juice to increase moisture and stickiness.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes before rolling if it feels too soft to handle easily.
- For extra cheesecake flavor, optionally add 1–2 tablespoons of vegan cream cheese to the mixture before processing.
- Store the bliss balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American-Inspired
