Video Blog – Strawberry and Lime Cheesecake

Feeling like something a little different for your next dessert? Well… this is the recipe for you! It’s dairy free so a lot lighter on your stomach. No excuse for not having any room for dessert next time you’re having a three course meal 😉 

Strawberry and Lime Cheesecake

Submitted by Claire @Team Raw Blend
Makes – 1 cake
Serves – 8+

Ingredients – Base

• 2 ¼ cups shredded coconut
• 3 Tbsp cacao powder
• 1 tsp vanilla paste
• 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted)
• Pinch of salt

Ingredients – Filling

• 800ml coconut cream
• 2 cups strawberries (without stem)
• Zest and juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 3 ½ tsp powdered agar
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil

Method – Base

1. Add all base ingredients to the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 7 and pulse until you have a nice crumbly texture.
3. Press all base ingredients into your lined tray.
4. Store in the fridge for an hour to set.

Method – Filling

1. Add ingredients except for agar and coconut oil, into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
2. Select Variable 1 and quickly increase to high speed, and blend until smooth.
3. Add coconut oil and agar agar, and blend for 5 minutes on high speed.
4. Cool for 20 minutes and add the mixture on top of the set base.
5. Set in the fridge for around 3 hours and enjoy.

Happy Blending!