A creamy, dairy-free, grain-free, and refined sugar-free cheesecake that’s both indulgent and nourishing!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 ⅓ cups raw pecans
1 ⅓ cups almond flour
⅓ cup coconut sugar
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt
For the Cheesecake Filling:
1 ½ cups raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours, drained, and rinsed
¾ cup coconut cream
1 cup vegan coconut yogurt
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
Juice from one lemon
3 tablespoons arrowroot starch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon vanilla bean powder
For the Strawberry Topping:
1 cup fresh strawberries, halved or quartered
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
Instructions
1. Make the Crust
Preheat oven to 350ºF (175°C). Lightly grease an 9-inch springform pan with avocado oil spray.
In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine pecans, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt. Pulse to break up the pecans.
Stream in the melted coconut oil and pulse again until the mixture holds together when pressed.
Press the crust evenly into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Let cool while you prepare the filling.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling
Reduce oven temperature to 325ºF (163°C).
In the food processor, blend soaked cashews, coconut cream, coconut yogurt, maple syrup, lemon juice, arrowroot starch, vanilla extract, sea salt, and vanilla bean powder until smooth.
Pour the filling into the cooled crust and tap the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Bake for 40 minutes. The center should jiggle slightly but not be wet.
Transfer to the refrigerator once cooled and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
3. Prepare the Strawberry Topping & Serve
When ready to serve, toss strawberries with coconut sugar and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
Top the chilled cheesecake with strawberries before serving. Optionally, serve with coconut whipped cream or other fruit.
Store the cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Why This Cheesecake is Good for You
Dairy-Free & Gut-Friendly – Made with cashews and coconut instead of dairy.
Naturally Sweetened – Uses coconut sugar and maple syrup instead of refined sugar.
Healthy Fats – Packed with nourishing fats from nuts and coconut.
Anti-Inflammatory – Free from gluten, dairy, and processed ingredients.
Rich in Nutrients – Cashews provide magnesium and plant-based protein.
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