Strawberry Cashew Cheesecake- Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten-Free

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE BASE CRUST

1 ½ cups Pecans (or Walnuts)

7 soft dates (pitted)

1 tablespoon water

1/8 tsp salt

FOR THE CASHEW CHEESECAKE FILLING

¼ cup lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)

1 ½ cups cashews, soaked in water for 3 hours)

A little over 1/3 cup maple syrup

A little over 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/8 tsp salt

FOR THE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FILLING

1/8  cup lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)

1 ½ cups cashews, soaked in water for 3 hours)

A little over 1/3 cup maple syrup

A little over 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1/8 tsp salt

1 ½ cups strawberries

1 tablespoon water

FOR THE TOPPING AND MIDDLE OF CAKE

About 10 strawberries, sliced plus any other berries you want

To make the base crust, throw ingredients into a blender and mix until a moist dough has formed. Cover the base of a sponge cake pan (about 8”round)

For the Cashew Filling, throw all the ingredients into a vitamix blender until very creamy (no chunks). If needed, add water or more maple syrup.  Once creamy, pour over the base crust.

Layer half of sliced strawberries on top of cashew (can add blueberries here if you want)

For the Strawberry Cheesecake Filling, throw all the ingredients into a vitamix blender until very creamy (no chunks). If needed, add water or more maple syrup.  Once creamy, pour over the cashew layer.  Top with remaining strawberry slices and any other berries you desire.

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

High Antioxidants

Refined sugar free

Serves 14