# Dairy-Free Mini Cheesecakes The Dairy-Free Cheesecake Recipe are Bite-Sized Sweet Snacks By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-08-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-cheesecake References: [tasty-yummies](http://tasty-yummies.com/2015/08/07/dairy-free-mini-cheesecakes/) If you adhere to a restricted diet or simply have food allergies like being lactose intolerant, this dairy-free cheesecake recipe lets you indulge your sweet tooth. Created by Beth from Tasty Yummies, the [mini cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyrus-olearys-mini-cheesecakes) make the perfect shareable dessert or tiny snack. The chocolate-drizzled bites are also gluten-free and have the potential to be vegan as well. The scrumptious cocoa crust is made out of Medjool dates, Van's Cocoa Sensation Cereal Five Whole Grain Cereal and unsweetened shredded coconut among other palatable things. To make the [dairy-free cheesecake filling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiya-dairyfree-cream-cheese) you will need delicious ingredients such as [raw cashews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-cashew-cottage-cheese), coconut oil, lemon, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract and water. The dark chocolate topping is optional, but why wouldn't you? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dairy-free Desserts:** Creating dairy-free versions of classic desserts is a trend that caters to the increasing demand for plant-based and allergy-friendly options. - **Gluten-free Baking:** Developing gluten-free desserts is a trend that addresses the growing demand for gluten-free options in the food industry. - **Vegan Treats:** Producing vegan options for desserts is a trend that caters to the increasing demand for plant-based alternatives in the food industry. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the food and beverage industry for businesses that cater to the growing demand for plant-based and allergy-friendly options. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry has an opportunity to explore the trend of developing gluten-free and dairy-free desserts for health-conscious consumers. - **Hospitality:** There is a growth opportunity for the hospitality industry to cater to customers with dietary restrictions, allergies, or preferences by offering vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free dessert options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [One-Bite Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-snacks.md) - [Mini Keto Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-cheesecake.md) - [Crowd-Pleasing Non-Dairy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheezecake.md) - [Indulgent Dairy-Free Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-cookie-lover.md) - [Dairy-Free Mini Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indulgent-bites.md) - [Diminutive Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diminutive-cookie-sandwich.md) - [Low-Sugar Cheesecake Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-bites.md) - [Mini Protein Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-cheesecake.md) - [Mini Plant-Powered Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-powered-dessert.md)