Base:
- 1 1/2 cups of Walnuts
- 1 1/2 cups of pitted Medjool Dates
- 1/2 cup of Shredded Coconut
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- Pinch of Salt
Base Method:
- Place walnuts in food processor and whiz up until they form a fine crumble
- Add remaining ingredients and whiz until all are well combined
- Line a spring-form cake tin with baking paper in the bottom
- Spread base layer evenly across and firmly press down and mould in to the tin using the back of a spoon
Cheezecake:
- 3 1/2 cups of Soaked Cashews
- 1 can of Coconut Cream
- 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (melted)
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
- 2 Cups of fresh (or thawed frozen) Strawberries
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- Pinch of Salt
Cheezecake Method:
- Place coconut cream, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla and salt all in a blender and blend for a moment until combined
- Add half the amount of cashews and blend until smooth
- Add remaining cashews and blend until smooth once again
- Pour just over half of the mixture in to the cake tin evenly and place in the freezer
- Add the strawberries to the remaining mixture and blend until smooth
- Once the first layer is firmly set pour the strawberry layer on top and return to the freezer to set once again
- Once set, remove from the freezer and allow to soften slightly to slice and serve
Option: Fresh strawberries to garnish and / or blend some extra strawberries in to a sauce and pour over the top
Note: store in the fridge and it can be kept in the freezer for several weeks