photo by char.
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CRUST
2 cups raw nuts (i used a mix of pecans and walnuts)
1/2 cup dates (soak them in water for at least 30 minutes, and pit them!)
raw coconut (shredded)
CHEESE
3 cups cashews (soaked a least an hour, and drained...((can be soaked overnight))
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice with pulp
3/4 cup raw honey (agave can also be used)
3/4 cup raw coconut oil (melt it a bit by putting the jar in hot water)
1 tsp vanilla extract (with no alcohol preferred)
TOPPING
your favorite fresh fruit, smashed. (you can add honey or agave to taste)
To Prepare:
*use a springform pan, ideally...if you don't have one, a 9" pie pan will be fine.
...The Crust
-sprinkle a thin layer of shredded coconut on the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
-in a blender, food processor, or with your hands [if you're daring]...mix the raw nuts of your choice, and dates until they resemble coarse crumbs.
-even distribute crust into pan...(using plastic wrap to press crust will help immensely.)
...The 'Cheese'
-using a blender, combine all ingredients for 'cheese' until smooth and creamy.
-pour mixture over crust.
now...put your fake cheesecake into the freezer...and wait a few hours.
before serving, thaw cheesecake for about an hour in the fridge...
serve with fresh fruit topping...
suuuuper healthy.
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