Free From Friday: Blueberry Cheesecake

This pud may be raw, but it’s a total showstopper, and a guaranteed please-all for your next dinner party. The mix of nuts, coconut and raw honey complement the tartness of the blueberries. The texture is a dream too; your teeth really sink through each layer.

It packs health benefits too: blueberries are one of the lowest sugar fruits, and they’re high in antioxidants to help protect your cells against free radical damage. Vitamins C, E and K are also lovingly wrapped up in this tart little berry, along with magnesium, manganese and potassium. Not just a pretty cake.

Serves 8

Crust
100g walnuts
80g almonds
70g macadamia nuts
60g dates (de-stoned)
¼ tsp sea salt

Filling
250g blueberries (allowed to thaw if using frozen)
200g raw cashews, soaked for at least 5 hours (overnight is best)
75g desiccated coconut
20g coconut oil, melted. Place the jar in warm water to melt
2-3 tablespoons raw honey1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
Juice of 2 lemons

Decoration
Lime zest
Fresh blueberries
Fresh strawberries

Method

1. To make the crust, place all the ingredients in a high speed blender for around a minute or more.

2. Layer the bottom of a cake tin (diameter approximately 20cm).

3. For the filling, blend the ingredients in a high speed blender. Check the consistency every 20-30 seconds and continue blending until smooth.

4. Add an extra handful of whole blueberries and macadamia nuts to the filling before adding it to the cake tin.

5. Place in the freezer for four hours. Before serving, allow to thaw for 20-30 minutes.

6. Serve with fresh strawberries and blueberries and sprinkle over a handful of lime zest.

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Summary

Recipe Name

Blueberry Cheesecake

Author Name

Michelle Lynette

Published On

2015-09-04