Raw Vegan Cherry Cheesecake

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About this 4th of July. Well, I’m still improving my skills on how to decorate and take beautiful pictures of my vegan cheesecakes. I tried soooo many positions and ways to take a picture of my cheesecake that it was probably funny to watch me if you’d be around. Lights, and angles… I really wish for a nice studio light in my dream kitchen! Lol 😅 But, other than me trying to decorate the cheesecake and trying to make the pictures look good, it came out really tasty! 😋 Now I’m having cheesecake everyday for breakfast! Considering that it only has healthy ingredients like nuts, coconut, oats and fruits, it’s like a smoothie bowl right? 😝😜🥥🍒🍌🍰🥣

🍒RAW VEGAN CHERRY CHEESECAKE:
🍰BASE:
🍒1 cup almonds;
🍒3/4 cup oats;
🍒1 cup dates;
🍒1 Tbsp coconut oil;
🍒1-2 tsp water;
🍒Pinch sea salt;
👉🏼Blend all ingredients until a dough forms. Add 1tsp of water at a time until the dough comes out sticky and easy to be held together.
👉🏼Press firmly into a pie dish.
🍰WHITE LAYER:
🍒1 cup raw cashews, soaked;
🍒1/3 cup cacao butter, melted;
🍒1/2 cup coconut milk;
🍒1/4 cup maple syrup;
🍒Juice of 1 lemon (4 Tbsp);
🍒1/4 cup protein powder (optional + more coconut milk if using protein);
👉🏼Drain the cashews and blend with all ingredients until very smooth.
👉🏼Pour on top of the base.
👉🏼Freeze for a couple of minutes until set.
🍰CHERRY LAYER:
🍒1 cup raw cashews, soaked;
🍒1/4 cup coconut milk (a bit more if needed to help blend);
🍒1 banana, frozen;
🍒1 cup cherries, frozen;
🍒1 Tbsp maple syrup;
🍒1/4 cup cacao butter, melted;
🍒2 Tbsp coconut oil;
🍒1 scoop vegan collagen (optional);👉🏼Drain the cashews and blend with all ingredients except the frozen fruits until very smooth.
👉🏼Add the fruits and blend again.
👉🏼Pour on top of the white layer.
👉🏼Freeze again for one hour or so until set. Then leave in the refrigerator until firm.

🍰CHERRY SAUCE:
🍒1 cup cherries;
🍒1 tsp chia seeds;
🍒1 tsp maple syrup;
🍒Splash water;
👉🏼Cook over low heat for approx 10min. Allow to cool;
👉🏼When it’s ready, serve with the cherry sauce.

I hope you enjoy the Raw & Vegan Cheesecake!

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Best,

Tatyana Figueiredo