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A professional overhead food photography shot of mini vegan key lime cheesecake bites with vibrant pink strawberry swirls marbled through creamy white cashew filling, displayed on a rustic wooden serving board, each bite-sized dessert nestled in a golden coconut graham crust, garnished with fresh lime zest curls and thin strawberry slices, surrounded by whole fresh strawberries and lime wedges, natural daylight streaming from the side creating soft shadows, shallow depth of field focusing on the front cheesecake bites revealing the beautiful pink and white swirl pattern, pastel linen napkin artfully placed beside the board, professional food styling with a bright, airy, summery aesthetic
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Strawberry Swirl Vegan Key Lime Cheesecake Bites

A fruity, fresh twist on the classic. These feature a beautiful marbled strawberry swirl and fresh berry garnish, making them a perfect centerpiece for spring brunch.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 25 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

For the Coconut-Graham Crust:

  • 1 cup vegan graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 3 tablespoons vegan butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 1 pinch sea salt

For the Lime Filling:

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews soaked overnight and drained
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 limes

For the Strawberry Swirl:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

  • Crust: Mix crumbs, coconut, butter, sugar, and salt. Press into the mini cheesecake pans and freeze for 15 mins.
  • Puree: Blend strawberries with 1 tbsp maple syrup until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds for a cleaner swirl.
  • Lime Filling: Blend cashews, lime juice, coconut milk, 1/3 cup maple syrup, oil, and vanilla until creamy. Stir in the lime zest.
  • Layer: Fill the crusts with lime filling, leaving a tiny bit of space at the top.
  • Swirl: Add 3 small dots of strawberry puree to the top of each bite. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the pink puree into the green filling.
  • Freeze: Freeze for 4–6 hours until firm.
  • Garnish: Top with a thin slice of fresh strawberry right before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Per Serving (1 Bite):
Calories: 195 kcal
Total Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 16g | Sugar: 10g
Protein: 3g
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