If you’re looking for a showstopper dessert, that’s super healthy and easy to make, this delicious raw cashew cheesecake is a guaranteed winner! It’s gluten-free, vegan and incredibly delicious; I urge you to give this a go and I do hope you love this guilt-free dessert as much as I do!
1 1/2cupsraw Cashewssoaked in water overnight, then drained and rinsed
2tspsVanilla Extract
2tbspmelted Coconut Oil
4tbspMaple Syrup
Pinchof Salt
1/2cupdried Cranberriessoaked in a little water to soften
Instructions
In a food processor, blend the walnuts to small pieces and then add the chia seeds and dates and continue to blend until it forms a sticky dough.
Add the vanilla and blend well
If using a silicone cup cake tray, press a little into the base of each or press the whole amount into a lined shallow cake tin or deeper “banana loaf” cake tin
Place in the freezer whilst you make the filling
Blend the cashews with the remaining ingredients, apart from the cranberries, to a smooth cream
Take the base out of the freezer and top with the cranberries
Spread a thick layer of the cashew cream filling above the walnut/date/cranberry base
Put back in the freezer for a minimum of 2 hours
Take out of the freezer 30 minutes before serving
Top with a few soaked cranberries to serve
Notes
Alternative Serving Suggestions:
Use any defrosted frozen berries in between the base and the filling and serve with a dollop on the sideFreeze-dried raspberries or pomegranate can also be used within the dessert and as a vibrant garnish before serving