Cashew “Cheesecake” with Hazelnut-Date Crust

Cheesecakes are notorious for being difficult to make, which is why this no-bake version is such a dream. Requiring only a high-speed blender, this dessert might take a few hours to set, but the prep is as smooth as, well, cheesecake! The crust is rich and chewy with the sweet flavor of dates and hints of hazelnut, and the cashew-based filling, enhanced with natural maple syrup and lemon juice, is luxurious, creamy and satisfies even the most dedicated cheesecake aficionados.

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Cashew “Cheesecake” with Hazelnut-Date Crust

Prep Time 35 minutes

Chill Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes

Servings 16

Calories 337 kcal

Author Liana Werner-Gray

Ingredients

Crust

• 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Hazelnut Meal
• 1 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor melted
• 1 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic MCT Oil from Coconut
• 5 large dates seeded
• 1/4 Redmond Real Salt Ancient Sea Salt
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Cashew center

• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 3 cups cashew nuts
• 3/4 cup Vitacost Certified Organic Maple Syrup
• 3/4 cup Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil Refined
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Chocolate layer

• 1-1/2 Tbsp. Phresh Superfoods Organic Cacao Powder

Instructions

1. In mixing bowl, combine all crust ingredients until well combined. Use fingers to mash up dates. Alternately, use food processor to combine all crust ingredients. (Note: Mixture should be relatively dry, but moist enough to hold together.)
2. Into baking pan lined with parchment paper or greased with coconut oil, press crust mixture onto bottom of pan. Set aside.
3. In high-speed blender, combine all filling ingredients until very smooth and light in texture. (Note: There should be no chunks.)
4. Into pan with crust, pour half the filling, leaving other half in blender.
5. To blender, add cacao powder and mix until well combined and smooth.
6. Pour on top of cheesecake layer.
7. Refrigerate to set 4 hours. Cut into slices to serve.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Cashew “Cheesecake” with Hazelnut-Date Crust

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Fat 31g48%

Saturated Fat 13g65%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Sodium 18mg1%

Potassium 204mg6%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 3g12%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 7g14%

Vitamin A 1IU0%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 32mg3%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.