thick, creamy, rich, fresh...everything you'd want a cheesecake to be and more, because it is so healthy for you too! this is a perfect recipe to make for any first-timer to raw dessert making. it's simple, quick, and you really can't mess it up! & everyone is sure to love it!
this recipe is raw, vegan, paleo, grain free, refined sugar free, and organic! buy the highest quality, organic ingredients whenever possible!
crust:
1 c almonds
1/2 c walnuts
1 c soft, pitted dates
1/3 c cacao powder
1 t vanilla extract
1/8 t sea salt
drizzle of water as needed, for the "dough" to come together
-add all ingredients to a food processor and process until everything comes together well. you may need a bit of water, you may not. press evenly into the bottom and up sides of a 9' springform pan or pie pan and set in freezer while making the filling.
filling:
2 c raw cashews, soaked overnight
2/3 c pure maple syrup (grade b) or raw honey or brown rice syrup
1/2 c water
2/3 c cacao powder
1 T vanilla extract
1/4 t sea salt
1/3 c coconut oil
1/4 c softened coconut butter
-add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend a few times, until very smooth and creamy. option to stir in 2 T cacao nibs or healthy chocolate chip, then pour into crust smoothing over evenly. set back in freezer overnight, then top with fresh berries, more chocolate, slice, and serve! stores best in fridge up to a week or freezer for several weeks.
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