Berry Cheesecake without Turning on the Oven

Name: Berry Cheesecake without Turning on the Oven
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups (300 g) raw cashews; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; Juice of 1 lemon; Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean; 3 tablespoons agave syrup; 2 tablespoons almond milk; Handful of fresh berries, plus more to serve; 1½ tablespoons coconut oil; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon (170 g) raw almonds; ¼ cup (60 g) pitted dates

Preparation info

Makes
One 6
inch

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
4 hr 30

Appears in

Vegan Everything

By Nadine Horn and Jörg Mayer

Published 2019

About

Consider this recipe a little introduction to the world of raw food. We think this cheesecake is just as delightful as its traditional cousin—it’s an indulgence that just happens to be healthy.

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Filling

2 cups (300 g) raw cashews
2 teaspoons grated lem

Dessert
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

To start the filling, place the cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Cover and soak for 1 hour.
To make the crust, melt the coconut oil. Combine the oil, almonds, and dates in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
Line a 6-inch (15 cm) springform pan with plastic wrap. Press the crust evenly into the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
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