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Raw Double Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
[Vegan]

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Kristen Suzanne, owner of Kristen’s Raw, is an accomplished raw vegan chef and author... Read More

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Raw Double Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake [Vegan]

Raw chocolate, or better known in the raw food world as “raw cacao” is one of my favorite ingredients. When asked recently what ingredient I can't live without... raw chocolate immediately comes to mind. In fact, some say, and I agree, that “raw chocolate is the new red wine.” And... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Raw Double Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake [Vegan]

Crust
  • 1 ¾ cups raw walnuts or almonds
  • ½ cup raw cacao nibs
  • 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan crystal salt
  • ¾ teaspoon cherry extract
  • 1 tablespoon raw chocolate powder
  • ¾ cup raisins
Filling
  • 3 cups raw cashews (soak them 1-2 hours, and then strain)
  • 1/3 cup raw agave nectar
  • 6 dates, pitted
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons cherry extract
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • ¾ cup raw chocolate powder
Coulis
  • 1 bag frozen cherries, thawed (or any berries)
  • ¼ cup raw agave nectar
  • dash fresh lemon juice
  • pinch cinnamon
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How to Prepare Raw Double Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake [Vegan]

Crust
  1. Grind the nuts, cacao nibs, and salt in a food processor, fitted with the “S” blade, until coarsely ground.
  2. Add the cherry extract and chocolate powder and pulse to thoroughly combine.
  3. Add the raisins and process until the mixture sticks together when gently pressed between your fingers.
  4. Press into the bottom of an 8 or 9-inch round spring form pan.
Filling
  1. Using a food processor, fitted with the “S” blade, process the cashews, agave, dates, lemon juice, and water until creamy. (This could take 3-5 minutes.) You might need to stop and scrape down the sides a couple of times.
  2. Add the cherry extract, coconut oil, and chocolate powder and process until creamy. Pour the filling into the spring form pan and refrigerate until it sets.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: Calories: 545 | Carbs: 34 g | Fat: 42 g | Protein: 10 g | Sodium: 7 mg | Sugar: 15 g

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

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Comments:

    1. I actually made this recipe and substituted the agave for raw honey. It was delicious.

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