This raw cheesecake is the stuff that dreams are made of. It starts with a chocolatey hazelnut base that's covered in a rich, creamy vanilla-hazelnut cashew cheesecake filling. But, it doesn't stop there. The cake is then coated in a layer of thick dark chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate bliss balls. A sprinkling of chopped hazelnuts adds a finishing touch of showmanship.
Raw Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake [Vegan]
Serves
8
Ingredients
For the Base:
- 1 cup of hazelnuts
- 10 Medjool dates
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1-2 tablespoons water
For the Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups of cashews, soaked for 6 hours/ideally overnight
- 1/2 cup of hazelnut butter
- 1/2 cup of hazelnut milk
- 1/4 cup of agave nectar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 cup of cacao powder
- 1/2 cup of agave nectar
- 1/4 cup of coconut oil
- 1/2 cup of crushed hazelnuts
For the Truffles:
- 1 cup of Medjool dates
- 1/2 cup of cacao powder
Preparation
To Make the Base:
- Place the hazelnuts into a food processor and process, until finely chopped.
- Add in the dates and pulse, until combined with the nuts.
- Pour in the coconut oil and cacao powder and pulse until combined.
- Add in the water and pulse until the mixture sticks together and forms a dough.
- Press the mixture into the pan, making sure its firm.
- Put the tin into the freezer and leave to harden while making the filling.
To Make the Filling:
- Place the cashews and hazelnut milk into a food processor and process until combined.
- Add in the hazelnut butter, coconut oil, and agave nectar, and process until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling over the top of the base and return to the freezer for 1 hour to firm up.
To Make the Chocolate Ganache:
- Gently warm the coconut oil and agave syrup together, until melted.
- Stir in the cacao powder, until well combined.
- Pour over the filling and place back into the freezer to chill, until firm.
To Make the Chocolate Truffles:
- De-pit the dates and add into a food processor, along with the cacao powder.
- Evenly divide the mixture into 7/8 pieces and roll into balls.
- Place the truffles on top of the cheesecake.
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Are the hazelnuts roasted?