The last cheesecake I made was such a hit, that everyone was begging for more. So, I decided to make another one, but this time I would add raw chocolate with the berries. Well, it turned out RAWTABULOUS!!! Of course, anything with chocolate usually does taste sensational – in my book! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did! 🙂
Cheesecake crust.
Ingredients:
1 cup walnuts (dry)
1 cup pecans (dry)
10 pitted dates
drizzle agave nectar
dash pink Himalayan salt
handful organic dried coconut flakes
½T raw cacao nibs
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and chop and mix until crumbly and sticky in consistency. Press evenly into a spring-form cheesecake pan. Cover with saran wrap and freeze until cheesecake filling is ready to add.
Cheesecake filling.
Ingredients:
1 cup soaked cashews
½ cup soaked pine nuts
2 cups flesh from young Thai coconuts (about 2)
¼ cup to 1/3 cup coconut water
1T coconut butter
1T coconut oil
1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract
¼ to ½ tsp. coffee extract (optional-for a mocha flavor)
1T coconut nibs
1 ½ tsp. pink Himalayan salt
juice of ½ a lemon
1T agave nectar
1T cup maple syrup
½ T raw honey
½ to 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
½ cup to 2/3 cup blueberries
Preparation:
Using a food processor or super high-speed blender, combine soaked nuts and coconut flesh, and process until smooth – adding the coconut water a little bit at a time to make smooth (use more or less of what is called for). Add the remaining ingredients one at a time and mix well in the food processor.
Cheesecake assembly:
Place a handful of blueberries on top of the cake crust, spread out evenly. Pour filling over top, and spread evenly. Place saran wrap over top and place in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours until ready to serve. (It’s best to keep it stored in freezer, but refrigeration is fine, if cold enough to keep it set and smooth.) When ready to serve, garnish top with fresh blueberries, cacao nibs, and coconut flakes if desired. Dig in! It’s absolutely RAW-RIFFIC!!! 🙂
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