Berry Cheesecake

Crust

• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1 piece dates — pitted
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• salt

Cheesecake

• 1 cup cashews — raw; Soak in cold water at least four hours or preferably overnight.
• 1/4 cup coconut milk — canned; Shaken.
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• honey — Plus 2 teaspoons.
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tbsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp blueberries

  or blackberries

Berry layer

• 1/2 cup blueberries — fresh or frozen; Thaw if frozen.

  or blackberries

• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

Optional soaking method

1. 1

   You can also cover the cashews in very hot/boiling water and let them sit for about an hour if you want to speed up the process – it won’t be quite as creamy, but it will do the trick!

   Timer 1 h

1. 2

   Add the almonds, almond flour, pitted dates, coconut oil, cinnamon and salt to a food processor or high-powered blender and pulverize until it comes together into a sort of sticky dough, with small pecan bits remaining. Don’t over process, or it’ll turn into nut butter! Press the date dough evenly along the bottom of the prepared pan.
2. 3

   In the same food processor or high-powered blender (no need to wash between – I used my Vitamix, but most powerful blenders should do the job), combine all of the filling ingredients except for the berries and blend for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture is silky smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as necessary. You may need to add a bit more coconut milk or lemon juice to get it to blend smoothly if your blender isn’t super high-powered.

   Timer 2 min
3. 4

   Once it’s smooth, taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness/tartness levels by adding more honey, vanilla, or lemon juice, if desired.
4. 5

   Pour 2/3 of the filling into the prepared pan over the crust. Smooth out the top. Place in the freezer.
5. 6

   Add the berries to the remaining batter and blend to incorporate. Spread over the plain layer. Return to the freezer.
6. 7

   Rinse out the blender, and add the berries and lemon juice to it. Blend until smooth, and then pour over the other layers.
7. 8

   Place in the freezer to set for at least 3 hours or until completely firm before slicing and serving.

   Timer 3 h