This dairy-free, egg-free cheesecake is as decadent and creamy as the cakes you know and love, but without all of the digestive side-effects. Best of all, there’s no baking required.
Plant-based swaps like coconut butter, soaked cashews and pecans create a silky cheesecake with a hint of fresh blueberry flavor. It also happens to be plant-based, perfect for anyone limiting intake of animal products.
Traditional pie and cheesecake crust is often made of processed flour, refined sugar and butter. For this healthy crust, pecans step in adding a crunchy texture and nutty flavor. A little bit of coconut oil helps the crust stick together for easy slicing.
Have Your Cake and Stay Healthy, Too
Not only do the pecans, cashews and blueberries add indulgent flavor to this cheesecake, but they are also full of vitamins and minerals that help reduce the risk for certain health conditions like:
Cardiovascular disease – pecans help reduce bad cholesterol and balance blood glucose, reducing stress on the heart.
Mood swings and PMS– pecans and cashews are a good source of manganese, zinc, iron and manganese which help support mood balance and cravings.
Improve cognition and memory– Blueberries are rich in antioxidants called polyphenols that can help improve cognitive function.
Kitchen Tips
- A springform pan is a must for this recipe. It makes removing the cheesecake a cinch. A 7-inch round is recommended, but 6-inch would also work.
- When it comes to decorating your cheesecake, look for edible or food safe flowers or foliage. Pansies, marigolds, hibiscus, honeysuckle, chamomile and calendula are all great choices.
- Coconut butter can be purchased in most health food grocers or online. You can also make your own by blending unsweetened coconut flakes in a food processor until smooth and creamy, about 8-10 minutes, scraping the sides as needed.
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- 2 cups raw pecans
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 cups raw cashews
- ⅓ cup coconut butter, at room temperature
- ⅔ -1 cup organic blueberry juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Place the cashews in a large bowl, pour hot water over them until they are fully submerged. Cover the bowl and soak for 10 minutes.
- Pulse the crust ingredients in the food processor until well combined. Press into a spring form and place in the freezer until hardened.
- Drain the cashews, place in a blender. Add all other ingredients apart from the blueberries and blend until silky smooth. Add the blueberries and pulse a few more times - until they are broken up but still visible.
- Pour the batter into a 7-inch spring form and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Once set, remove the spring form, slice and serve. If refrigerating again, cover the cake so it doesn't dry up.
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Looks fabulous! I think I will make just the filling to cut down on all the nuts.
looks lovely , what can I substitute instead of the blueberry juice?
would raw honey be ok instead of maple syrup?
thanks
Pomegranate or Tart Cherry would be great options, and you can definitely use honey instead Tina. Let us know how it goes! HB Support
Thanks Jennifer, I live in Australia so not sure if I can get pomegranate pr tart cherry, any other options??
Feel free to experiment with any berry options and let us know how it turns out! =)
It looks very good and healthier! I will try to make the same ingredients as you do. And may be I will try pomegranate as well.
Sounds good. I will try this recipe as soon as I get the ingredients. Thank you.