Raw Strawberry Cheesecake
Base
1/3 cup brazil nuts
1/3 cup walnuts
1/3 cup almonds
1/3 cup gluten-free oats
1 cup pitted dates
1tbsp coconut oil
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Middle Layer
200g soaked cashew nuts
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup melted coconut oil
pinch of vanilla powder
pinch of Himalayan salt
pinch of cayenne pepper
3tbsp fresh lemon juice
handful fresh strawberries
150ml water
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Top Layer
Large handful of fresh strawberries
1 heaped tbsp. xylitol
1 heaped tbsp. chia seeds
fresh berries to decorate​
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Instructions
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Blend the nuts in a food processor until fine.
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Add the oats and blend for 1 minute
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Add the dates and blend for 1 minute
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Add the coconut oil and blend for 1 minute
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Place the dough in an 8” cake mould (I use a silicone one)
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Blend the cashew nuts in a blender and the water for 1 minute
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Add the maple syrup and melted coconut oil and blend for another minute
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Add the remaining ingredients and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy (approximately 1 minute depending on your blender)
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Pour the mixture onto the cake base and place it in the freezer for ½ hour
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Blend the strawberries and xylitol in a food processor until the mixture has a runny jam consistency (approx..1 min)
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Add the chia seeds and blend for another 30 seconds
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Let the mixture rest for 15 mins until the chia seeds have thickened the mixture
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Pour the mixture on top of the middle cake layer in the desired pattern and decorate with fresh berries
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Chill the cake for at least 2 hours in the freezer
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Defrost 2 hours before serving
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Store in the fridge for up to 5 days​