Red, White & Blue No-Bake Cheesecake

SERVES

PREP TIME

15 min

COOK TIME

1h 00 min

Ingredients

For Crust:

1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped

1/2 cup raw shelled walnuts

For Filling:

2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight

1/2 cup virgin coconut oil, melted

2 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

Optional Mix-ins:

All natural peanut butter, shredded coconut, berries (fresh or frozen), Key lime juice, raw chocolate, cacao powder

For Toppings:

Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries

Make Crust: In a food processor, blend dates and walnuts. Firmly press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch round cake tin. Cover and freeze until ready to use.
Make Filling: Drain cashews and rinse with cool water; pat dry. Add to a food processor, along with remaining filling ingredients (not including mix-ins). Pulse until smooth. Stir in any mix-ins with a flexible spatula.
Remove crust from freezer. Pour filling on top and spread evenly. Cover with foil and freeze overnight.
One hour before serving, transfer cake to refrigerator. Sprinkle berries on top and serve. (Store leftovers covered in freezer for up to two weeks.)

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