raw + vegan cheesecake

Makes one 4-6” cake

INGREDIENTS:

Crust:

• 1C raw almonds

• 1C raw dates

• 1/2C raw ground flax meal

• pinch salt

Filling :

• 1 C cashews pre-soaked in water

• 1/3c melted coconut oil

• zest  and juice of 1 whole lemon

• 1/2 t vanilla extract

• 3T maple syrup

Topping:

• Any fresh fruit you love

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a food processor: pulse almonds, salt, and flax meal until chopped to a coarse consistency. Slowly add dates until evenly blended.

2. Press crust mixture into the bottom of a pie pan (I like a glass one so you can see the layers.) And set aside.

3. In a blender: add drained cashews, melted coconut oil, lemon zest and juice, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Blend all until an even and creamy consistency. Pour on top of the crust layer. 

4. Let it set up in the fridge for 4 hours prior to serving. 

5. Top it with your favorite fresh fruit.