Raw Cheesecake

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freezing Time: 2-3 hours

Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 2 cups raw macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 cup pitted medjool dates
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened dried coconut
  • Filling:
  • 3 cups chopped raw cashews, soaked for at least 1 hour and drained
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup agave nectar
  • 3/4 cup coconut oil, gently warmed to liquefy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
  • Fresh berries

Preparation

Step 1

1. To make the crust, process the macadamia nuts and dates in the food processor.
2. Sprinkle dried coconut onto the bottom of an 8- or 9-inch springform pan.
3. Press crust onto the coconut.
4. To make the filling, put cashews, lemon juice, agave nectar, coconut oil, vanilla, water and salt, if using, in a blender. Blend until smooth and adjust to taste.
5. Pour the mixture onto the crust. Remove air bubbles by tapping the pan on a table.
6. Place in the freezer until firm, 3 to 4 hours. Remove whole cake from the pan while frozen and place on a serving platter. Defrost in the refrigerator.
7. Once cake is defrosted, top with fresh berries