Raw Raspberry Cheesecake
Lots of people that I speak to try to limit their dairy intake. Things like cheese, or cream, contain particularly high amounts of the 'not so good' saturated fat so, like refined sugar, it is often something we eat very little of. A dilemma that I have with limiting this and other dairy in my diet, is my love for creamy desserts.
This little beauty of a recipe is vegan, so contains no dairy, and just a little saturated fat from the coconut oil. It is also refinded sugar free and full of nourising ingredients. So it is a win win - gorgeously indulgent and guilt free!
To make this:
Line a 20cm cake tin with cling wrap
Base:
Process together the following until they reach a breadcrumb consistency:
1/3 cup raw walnuts
1/3 cup raw almonds
1/3 cup soaked pitted dates
1 tbsp melted coconut oil
Press in to the cake tin and chill.
Filling:
Blend together until smooth:
1 cup of soaked cashew nuts
2/3 cup of thick coconut cream
1/3 cup of melted coconut oil
2/3 cup of soaked pitted dates
2 tbsp of maple syrup
1 1/2 cup of raspberries
Pour on to base and chill for at least 6 hours.
Topping:
125g of dark, vegan chocolate melted
3 tbsp melted coconut oil
1/2 cup thick coconut cream
Mix together until smooth, pour over cheesecake and chill until set.
Serve with extra berries! Enjoy!
