How do I ensure the cheesecake base sticks together properly?

To ensure the base sticks, blend the mixed nuts and oats until crushed, then add the pitted dates and melted coconut oil and continue blending until the mixture is cohesive and the dates are fully incorporated.

What is the best way to achieve a smooth filling for this cheesecake?

For a completely smooth filling, ensure your cashew nuts are soaked in boiling water for at least an hour before blending all the filling ingredients together until uniform and creamy.

How are the distinct orange and chocolate layers created?

After blending the smooth filling, separate it in half. Blend orange extract into one half, pour onto the base and freeze until hard. Then, blend cocoa powder into the remaining half and pour once the orange layer is frozen solid.

What should I do if the cheesecake is difficult to remove from the baking tin?

If you struggle to remove the cheesecake from its loose-bottomed tin, place a warm tea towel around the outside for a few minutes to help loosen it.

How should I store this Chocolate Orange Cashew Cheesecake?

Once completely set, store the cheesecake in the freezer until ready to serve, or in the refrigerator for a few days in an airtight container.

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Chocolate Orange Cashew Cheesecake
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Name: Chocolate Orange Cashew Cheesecake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 14 slices
Ingredients: 4.2 ounces mixed nuts; 1/3 cup, plus 2 tablespoons rolled oats; 1 1/2 cups, plus 3 tablespoons pitted dates; 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil; Solid part from 1 can of coconut milk; 1/2 cup, plus 1/2 tablespoon non-dairy milk of choice; Scant 2 cups cashew nuts (soaked in boiling water for at least an hour); 4 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/4 cup melted coconut oil; 3 tablespoons orange extract, for the orange layer; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, for the chocolate layer

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Chocolate Orange Cashew Cheesecake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

268

14 slices

Dairy Free

This delicious vegan cheesecake is rich, decadent, and perfect for any occasion. Two layers of creamy cashew coconut cheesecake, chocolate and orange, red upon a date and nut crust. Even if you've never made a vegan cheesecake, this recipe is so easy to make!

Ingredients You Need for Chocolate Orange Cashew Cheesecake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Base:

4.2 ounces mixed nuts
1/3 cup, plus 2 tablespoons rolled oats
1 1/2 cups, plus 3 tablespoons pitted dates
2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

For the Filling:

Solid part from 1 can of coconut milk
1/2 cup, plus 1/2 tablespoon non-dairy milk of choice
Scant 2 cups cashew nuts (soaked in boiling water for at least an hour)
4 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
3 tablespoons orange extract, for the orange layer
2 tablespoons cocoa powder, for the chocolate layer

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How to Prepare Chocolate Orange Cashew Cheesecake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Blend the mixed nuts and oats together until it has all been crushed into small pieces.
Then add the dates and coconut oil and blend until it all sticks together and the dates have been chopped up completely.
In a loose-bottomed baking tin, push all the mixture down with a spoon until flat.
Whilst that’s in the freezer, blend the filling ingredients together until completely smooth.
Once smooth, separate mixture in half then blend the orange extract into one-half, the pour onto the base and leave to set in the freezer for about an hour until hard.
In the meantime, do the same again with the cocoa powder and the remainder of the cream ingredients.
When the orange layer is frozen, pour on the chocolate layer and freeze again until solid.
When the cheesecake has completely set push out of the tin (if you struggle getting it out, put a warm tea towel around the outside for a few minutes).

Nutritional Information

Calories: 268 | Carbs: 2.3g | Fat: 4.1g | Protein: .6g

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.