This might just be the best cheesecake you’ve ever tasted. Rich with nuts and flavored with summer blueberries, you won’t believe that this is a raw, vegan dessert. Other than the 20 minutes of prep time, there are about 4 hours of freezing time. Recipe and photo by Laura Marquis, from Sweets in the Raw: Naturally Healthy Desserts, reprinted by permission.
Blueberry Cheesecake (Vegan and Raw)
Author: Laura Marquis
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan / Raw
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 8
This might just be the best cheesecake you’ve ever tasted. Rich with nuts and flavored with summer blueberries, you won’t believe that this is a raw, vegan dessert.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 cup almonds
- 4 medjool dates
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Filling:
- 2 cups raw cashews (soaked for 2 hours)
- 8 medjool dates
- ⅔ cup refined coconut oil, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups blueberries
Glaze:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 medjool dates
- 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil
Instructions
- Crust: Process all ingredients until graham cracker-like consistency in the food processor. Firmly press crust mixture into the base of two small springform or 12 mini cheesecake molds. Set aside.
- Filling:Process all ingredients into a smooth, even consistency in the food processor or blender. Evenly spread the filling onto the base. Set aside in the freezer.
- Glaze: Process all ingredients into a smooth, even consistency in the food processor or blender. Evenly spread onto cheesecakes. Place in the freezer for 2 to 4 hours to firm up, then cut into wedges to serve.
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Laura Marquis owns a fitness studio in San Diego and blogs at Naturally Healthy Desserts.
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