Today is my husbands birthday! Happy Birthday Ben! Truth be told we’re in St. Louis today celebrating with his family but I made him a cheesecake before we left. An early gift. This weeks #SundaySupper is Unprocessed.
Unprocessed to me is ingredients as close to nature as possible. That doesn’t mean that you can’t have dessert! Maple syrup is really processed if you think about it, all that boiling down of sap but to be honest it’s not as processed as regular sugar. The rest of the sweetness in this cheesecake relies on dates.
I didn’t want something soy, so I went with cashews. When you soak them overnight they can take on a creamy texture when blended. Since I knew we were going to be indulging all weekend away, this was a great more natural treat to start the week. So in case you feel guilty but want some smooth and creamy cheesecake, think raw!
Raw Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/4 cup organic cacao powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1-2 tsp water as needed
Filling
- 2 cups cashews soaked overnight in a bowl of water then strained
- 2/3 cup raw organic maple syrup
- 3/4 cup water
- 2/3 cup organic cacao powder you want raw organic cacao-the healthiest stuff. Not the junk you buy at the grocery store
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup melted extra virgin coconut oil
- 1/4 cup melted coconut butter
Instructions
For the Crust
- Grind the almonds in a food processor. Add in the remaining ingredients and process to combine into crust.
- Press into the bottom of a 9×9 pan. Set aside.
For The Filling
- Blend all but the oil and butter until smooth and creamy in a high-speed blender.
- Add the last 2 ingredients and blend again to incorporate. The mixture is thick.
- Pour over the crust. Set in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
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Happy Birthday to your husband! And what a lovely cake to make for him and this unprocessed event.
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Renee recently posted…Spicy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes for #SundaySupper
I would love to have a big slice!!! Brava on making a vegan, raw version of such a decadent dessert!
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Luscious, creamy and delicious cheesecake!
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This sounds really fabulous! I really have to try soaked cashews for making creamy desserts! I haven’t done thatyet!
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Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips recently posted…Basic Roasted Cauliflower for #Unprocessed #SundaySupper
Happy Birthday to your husband, Ben! Undoubtedly it was deeeelicious one =) Love cashews as filling, too. Have fun in St. Louis!
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This looks decadent and delicious. Thanks for sharing with #SundaySupper.
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Hmm this looks amazing! I really want to start experimenting more with raw recipes like this one.
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Shaina recently posted…Classic Pumpkin Cookies
I never regret being allergic to nuts (except almonds) until I see something like this!! Divine!
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Very different, I love all those nuts and textures in there!
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Cindys Recipes and Writings recently posted…Honey Thyme Chicken #SundaySupper
Oh hooray–I love me a good cashew cheesecake! This is an awesome healthy recipe and I might have to make it soon for my friend’s birthday. Cheers!