Ingredients
Crust
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¼ cup (25g) desiccated coconut
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1 cup (120g) raw macadamias, soaked for 4 hours
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½ cup (80g) soft Medjool dates
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¼ tsp sea salt
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½ tsp Queen Vanilla Bean Paste
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1-2 tsp Queen Pure Maple Syrup
Filling
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1 ½ cups (180g) natural cashews, soaked overnight or at least 6 hrs, drained
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2 tsp Queen Vanilla Bean Paste
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1/3 cup (80ml) coconut oil, melted
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⅓ cup (80ml/120g) honey or ¼ cup (60ml) Queen Maple Syrup
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¾ cup (95g) raspberries, fresh or frozen
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2 lemons juiced (approx 90ml)
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1 tsp lemon zest
Topping
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3 cups (225g) shredded coconut
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¼ cup (60ml/80g) Queen Pure Maple Syrup
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1 tsp Queen Vanilla Bean Paste
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Pinch sea salt
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Fresh raspberries
Method - Crust
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1
Grease and line a 20cm springform cake tin with baking paper and sprinkle the base with coconut. Set aside.
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2
Process macadamias, dates, salt, Vanilla Bean Paste and Pure Maple Syrup until a smooth mixture comes together. Press mixture into cake tin evenly using the back of a spoon. Set aside.
Method - Filling
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1
Place cashews, Vanilla Bean Paste, coconut oil, honey, lemon zest and juice in a clean food processor and process until a smooth mixture is achieved. Depending on the strength of the processor, this may take some time. Pour half of this mixture into the cake tin and spread with a spatula.
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2
Return remaining mixture to the food processor and add raspberries. Process until smooth then pour over vanilla layer. Place cake tin in freezer and freeze overnight or until solid.
Method - Topping
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1
Prepare topping by placing coconut in food processor and pulsing until a fine mixture comes together. Add Pure Maple Syrup, Vanilla Bean Paste and salt and press into a lined baking tray. Freeze until ready to use.
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2
Remove cheesecake from the freezer 20-30 minutes before serving. Carefully release the spring on the cake tin and remove baking paper on sides. Garnish cake with fresh raspberries and broken up coconut bark. Use a hot knife run under hot water to serve immediately. Always store cake in the freezer until ready to eat.
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