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Slice of Raw Vegan Cheesecake on a Plate, Topped with Chocolate Sauce and Raspberries
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5 from 2 votes

Black Bottom Raw Cheesecake

This luscious raw cheesecake is made with a creamy cashew mixture studded with fresh fruit chunks and spread over a decadent raw brownie crust.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 574kcal
Author: Alissa

Ingredients

For the Brownie Crust

  • 1 ½ cups dates, soaked in warm water for 15 minutes
  • 1 ½ cup pecan pieces
  • ⅓ cup cacao powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch salt

For the Raw Cheesecake

  • 2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water 4 to 8 hours, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup or agave
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh berries or diced fresh fruit of choice, plus extra for serving

For the Chocolate Sauce

  • ¼ cup cacao powder
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or agave
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons water

Instructions

Make the Brownie Crust

  • Place all ingredients into food processor and process until very finely chopped and crumbly. Test the mixture by pressing a bit together in your hands. If it holds together, it's ready - if not, pulse a few more times.
  • Lightly oil the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch springform pan. Press crust mixture into pan firmly, in an even layer.

Make the Raw Cheesecake

  • Place all ingredients except for fruit into food processor bowl. Process until completely smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed.
  • Arrange fruit in an even layer over crust. Pour cashew mixture over fruit and spread evenly with a spatula.
  • Place in the refrigerator and chill until completely set, about 4 hours, or freeze for about 2 hours.

Make the Chocolate Sauce

  • Whisk cacao and maple syrup together in a medium bowl. Thin with water as needed.

Serve

  • If cheesecake is frozen, remove it from the freezer at least 20 minutes before serving. Slice and divide onto plates. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and top with fruit.

Notes

Prep time does not include chill time.

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 65.7g | Protein: 11.3g | Fat: 38.1g | Saturated Fat: 18.2g | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 511mg | Fiber: 12.1g | Sugar: 37.5g | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 5mg