Raw “Cheese” Cake Submitted by Claire Walters - Raw Blend

Have you experienced the flavour sensation of nut “cheese”? This Raw Cheesecake recipe is the perfect raw dessert using all raw and vegan friendly ingredients.

Ingredients

Base

  • 2 cups almonds
  • 1 cup dates (pitted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste
  • 1 small pinch cinnamon

“Cheese” Cake Filling

  • 2 cups cashews (soaked for 1 hour)
  • 1 cup macadamias (soaked for 1 hour)
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup raw honey / maple syrup / raw coconut nectar (more if you like it really sweet)
  • 1 Tbsp unhulled tahini
  • 3/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste (or 1 vanilla bean scraped)
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt

Blueberry Topping

  • 2 cups frozen berries
  • 1/2 cup raw honey / maple syrup / raw coconut nectar

Method

Base

  1. Pulse dates, almonds, cinnamon and vanilla paste in a food processor or Vitamix Dry Container until it resembles fine crumbs and sticks together easily.
  2. Mould the mixture into a tin lined with non-toxic greaseproof paper.
  3.  Place in the freezer to set.

“Cheese” Cake Filling

  1. Put all the “cheese” cake ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Select speed 1, turn the machine on and quickly increase to high speed.
  3. Use the tamper effectively to press the ingredients into the blades. If required add a little bit of water.
  4. Blend for 30-60 seconds or until smooth.
  5. Stop the machine and pour the “cheese” cake mixture on top of the base and return it to the freezer.

Blueberry Topping

  1. Place all the Blueberry topping ingredients into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
  2. Select speed 1, turn the machine on and quickly increase to high speed.
  3. Use tamper effectively to press the ingredients into the blades.
  4. Ours was more of a sorbet consistency that we spread across the cake so it is best to serve straight away. You could also decorate with seasonal fresh fruit and berries.
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