Crust ingredients:
1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts (or a combination of walnuts and macadamia nuts)
1/2 cup dates
1/4 cup dried, unsweetened coconut
1 pinch sea salt
White cheesecake filling ingredients:
3 cups cashews
3/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup agave or honey
3/4 cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon vanilla
Up to a 1/4 cup of water, if necessary to facilitate blending
Fruit topping ingredients:
2 cups frozen strawberries
1/2 cup dates
Directions
How to make this raw cheesecake recipe...
1. Throw the macadamia nuts, salt and dates into your food processor. (Don't add the coconut!!) Process nuts and dates until well processed but still airy.
2. Next, get our your cheesecake pan (or just a basic glass brownie pan if you're like me and don't have fancy cookware) and sprinkle the coconut on the bottom as your very first layer. The point of doing this is to make it so it's easier to remove the cheesecake and the coconut stops the crust from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Then press the macadamia nuts and date mixture down into the pan to form the crust.
3. Throw all creamcheese filling ingredients into your high-speed blender and blend! Add as little water as necessary to facilitate blending. (Try to add as little water as possible.) Pour mixture on top of crust.
4. Place the above in freezer for an hour or so (so that it will firm up).
5. Meanwhile, throw your strawberries and dates in your high-speed blender. Blend until nice and smooth. Pour this mixture on top of the crust/creamcheese, which was just in the freezer for about an hour. Replace the raw cheesecake recipe back in freezer. Freeze until this raw cheesecake recipe reaches the desired consistency (5 hours or so!
6. Defrost this raw cheesecake recipe for about a half-hour before eating (or just slice from freezer and enjoy this delicious raw cheesecake)!
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
This is an awesome raw cheesecake recipe. Will you believe me when I say that it tastes exactly like standard American diet (SAD) cheesecake? No, of course you won't believe me that this raw cheesecake recipe tastes just like the real thing. But it does!!
This is a three-stage process, which is a little more complicated than I normally work. But, it is important to have some kind of fancy dessert in your arsenal to impress the non-raw people in your life. This raw cheesecake recipe does the trick, hands down!
Plus, it's actually not that hard to make. Seriously.
This raw cheesecake recipe just takes three easy steps: crust (easy, throw in food processor and press down into pan); "cream cheese" (easy, throw everything in high-speed blender and pour on top of crust); and sauce (easy, throw everything in high-speed blender and pour on top). Enjoy this raw cheesecake recipe!
This raw cheesecake recipe is very rich, so it can serve, like, 20 people or something crazy like that!
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Sheila@ALivingFamily
Jul 13, 2012
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Now I'm interested in this raw brownie! I like cakey brownies (when I eat wheaty ones). Most raw brownies I have tried are more fudgy. What do you think? Any tips?
Jenna Laverty
Jun 30, 2011
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This recipe is amazing! I just started eating raw and am trying to convince my friends that eating raw food is not such a crazy idea :) I made this cheesecake and they loved it! Thanks so much, I'm looking forward to trying the other recipes on your site :)
The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2011
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Glad it worked out well for you, Jenna. Considering that there are a lot of steps to it, I am impressed that everyone seems to be having good success with it :)
And Jenna, keep on introducing your friends to raw... We have a duty to spread the word :)
Elizabeth
Jul 04, 2011
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Do you think this could be made with almonds instead of cashews?
The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2011
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Almonds are kind of grainy and gritty... Hmm, to be honest, I don't think it would work very well.
Can you use macadamia nuts instead?
Kaitlyn
Jan 27, 2013
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That was my question: is there another nut I can use instead of cashews? I love them but they cause digestive problems for me :(. I tried hazel nuts instead of cashews in the chocolate pudding and its good but not as good as it is with cashews. I thought maybe brazil nuts might work?
The Rawtarian
Jan 27, 2013
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hi Kaitlyn, unfortunately the only nuts that would work in this filling recipe would be cashews (and macadamia nuts as a second choice). This is because these are the only nuts that'll give that beautiful creamy texture and neutral flavour. Brazil nuts would completely change the flavor of the recipe. :(
lahna
Aug 08, 2011
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this is amazing!!!!!! i added the juice of 1 lime instead of all lemon. it was so delicious, and so gourmet feeling :)
The Rawtarian
Aug 08, 2011
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Glad you like :)
Isabella
Aug 11, 2011
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I am happy to have found this recipe. Thanks for sharing it. I just have to say though that frozen food is not raw food! Extreme cold, just like extreme heat can change the chemical properties of food and kill healthy bacteria. It may be convenient to freeze this cake but it defeats the purpose of eating raw. Besides when something is delicious a little extra effort is worth it.
The Rawtarian
Aug 12, 2011
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This is true, but at the same time it's better to freeze than chuck it out, IMO. Of course, I agree that fresh is best though!
beauty
Aug 30, 2011
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Hi,
I made this yesterday and it was pretty awesome! I had added a little too much fresh squeezed lemon juice so i eneded up with a creamy delicious lemon tart. And i didn't top it with the strawberry mixture i simple used left over crust crumbles on the top. We put it in the freezer at first; then just the fridge later. It was (is) really YUMMY!! Thank you:)
The Rawtarian
Aug 30, 2011
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Yummy, sounds awesome Beauty :) I love lemony flavors :)
Brittany C
Sep 01, 2011
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I've made this twice now; once following the recipe exactly, and this second and third time, I made a change because i didn't have cashews.
I used a combination of pecans and macadamia nuts for the filling, instead of cashews, and it made a slightly tangier version- probably because cashews are sweet, and pecans aren't!
I took the original version to a party, and everyone.who tried it loved it! I really like it both ways, but then again, I love lemon!
Thanks for a fabulous recipie!
The Rawtarian
Sep 02, 2011
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You are welcome and thanks so much for sharing your ideas. I would never have dreamt of using pecans. I love the idea. :)
Love your avatar pic! You look like a happy and healthy mamma :)
Vikki
Sep 14, 2011
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Hi, I have been a Vegan for a while now and am also intrigued with Raw recipes - i LOVE cheesecake and will give this one a try, however, i was expecting to see tofu as one of the ingredients - so now i'm really intrigued and MUST try this recipe tonight - also, is there a less sweeter subsitute for the agave?
The Rawtarian
Sep 14, 2011
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Nope, no tofu here. But lots of cashews though instead!
Honey is less sweet than agave... But if you don't want it to be as sweet you could try halving the sweetener.
I generally suggest dates as a sweetener, but they will run the color of the cheesecake's cream colored filling.
Alexx37
Nov 05, 2011
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This recipe sounds great, I think I'll try it next. :-) What size pan should I use?
The Rawtarian
Nov 06, 2011
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Probably 12x12. I use a basic square glass dish.
Alexx37
Nov 10, 2011
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Cool, thanks :-)
The Rawtarian
Nov 11, 2011
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:)
sejal
Dec 13, 2011
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Hi Laura,
I like your site. I have been trying raw diet for a few days now. I live in India. We dont get many of the stuff you mention on your site. For e.g. Agave syrup in this recipe (I dont want to use honey as I consider it non-vegan). Can you please give me some alternatives for this. I dont mind the colouring of the cakes being compromised, if there's no way out! Also please keep people like me in mind, in your next recipes, and do give alternatives to certain things if you feel it may not be available easily in other countries. That would be a great help! THanks for all the efforts..
The Rawtarian
Dec 26, 2011
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Hi Sejal,
Dates are an excellent substitute for sweeteners.
You can also try stevia powder (although I don't like the taste of stevia).
Staci
Apr 30, 2012
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Stevia- my hubby isn't fond of it either, and I read- I'll have to get back to you after I actually try it, you put it in a glass bottle and add a little water, let it set over night and the "chemical" taste that many people are sensitive to goes away (it's just part of the flavor, not really a chemical) Hopefully that helps!
The Rawtarian
May 06, 2012
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Hi Staci,
Never heard of this tip before. Thanks for it - I will be trying this!
:)
SS
Jan 08, 2012
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Absolutely wonderful and very easy to make. Definitely worth trying!!
The Rawtarian
Jan 16, 2012
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Glad you liked, SS!
naomi
Feb 01, 2012
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One must soak the cashews right?
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2012
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You do not have to but you can
Dee
Feb 10, 2012
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I tried to make this about 7 months ago when I was new to raw and not quite familar with the ingredients or even the raw kitchen appliances..it bombed! But NOW I have all the raw kitchen utensils, and my pantry stays stocked with the ingredients..and huge success! I made 1/3 of the recipe and used tin muffin pans lined with cupcake cups..used soaked buckwheat instead of macadamia nuts for the crust..and mmmm..mmmm.good! Thanks so much for this recipe..now to find a really good raw carrot cake that's not loaded with nuts and taste like the real thing...
The Rawtarian
Feb 10, 2012
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Mmmmmmm raw carrot cake that tastes like the real thing.... I do have a recipe for that!!! I shall share that shortly :) It does require dehydrating though
Kendra
Feb 10, 2012
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How did you get yours to come out so white? Mine is tan. I just put it in the freezer for the 1st hour. I want to serve this to my non vegan non raw parents. I hope they will like it.
Heather Perrier
Feb 12, 2012
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Hello! I am about to make this fabulous looking recipe for the first time but can you tell me if its possible to replace the vita-mix with a food processor and if so are there any specific instructions? Thanks
The Rawtarian
Feb 12, 2012
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No :(
The Rawtarian
Feb 12, 2012
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What I mean to say is that it will NOT work with a food processor. Sorry
Kendra
Feb 12, 2012
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Today is the day I serve to my meat eater parents I hope they like it a little nervous because the color is not whit like regular cheesecake which is fine for me but I don't know about them. Also my 11+year old Vitamix died. So I am afraid it will be grainy:( Fine for me but scared to serve to my parents who are on a SAD diet:(
The Rawtarian
Feb 12, 2012
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DID THEY LIkE IT???
Katy Graves
Feb 19, 2012
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I made this tonight, and it was awesome. I only had one lemon so I used a couple of limes to make up the difference in the lemon juice called for, tasted fine. Yum yum!
The Rawtarian
Feb 19, 2012
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Yay! Love this cheesecake :)
Alizabet
Mar 03, 2012
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WOW!!! I just put the crust/cream cheese into the freezer, and just finished licking every spoon and bowl that touched the cream cheese...OMG it's amazing!!!! I want to eat it as a custard..all of it..and not share!! : D It is so good! I recently started eating clean and promised a clean dessert to share with my family - they have no idea what is waiting for them after dinner tomorrow and I can't wait to tell them what this is made of. Thank you so much for such an amazing recipe!!!
For those that don't have a high-speed blender...you don't need one as long as you have a regular blender and a regular food processor. I used the food processor for the crust and the blender for the cream cheese - if you follow Laura's advice for soaking the cashews you will have no problem making the creamy yummy cream cheese goodness!
Can't wait to eat it tomorrow!!! I'll let you know how my SAD eating family reacted : )
The Rawtarian
Mar 03, 2012
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Yay, looking forward to you surprising your fam!
Thanks for sharing that you were able to have success with a regular blender with soaking.
Let us know how they react, Alizabet :)
Alizabet
Mar 04, 2012
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They LOVED it! They were completely fooled and were amazed how delicious it is – they couldn’t stop praising it and everyone went for a second (and some of us third) slice. I was even asked to make it for other gatherings to fool other family members. My only complaint is that you say this recipe is for 20 people…4 of us just polished off half the cake in one sitting : ) it is just THAT good ! I cannot wait to try your other recipes! Thank you!
The Rawtarian
Mar 04, 2012
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Alizabet, lol congrats!!!! Gotta love that feeling, huh?? Nice work :)
Natalya
Mar 04, 2012
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Can you substitute macadamia nuts for brazil nuts by any chance? I been a search for those nuts and can't find raw organic ones :( so i just have brazil nuts, cashews, walnuts, pine nuts, almonds and almond meal ... :) thanks!!!
The Rawtarian
Mar 05, 2012
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Yes, you can try brazil nuts as sub for CRUST ONLY
in cheesecake section you must use cashews
Olivia
Mar 13, 2012
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I can't have agave or honey, could I substitute this for Brown Rice syrup?
The Rawtarian
Mar 15, 2012
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I'm not familiar with brown rice syrup - you could probably use maple syrup if you have that. I have not tried though
Rhonda
Mar 18, 2012
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Another catered lunch at the office, another day I bring my own. For dessert, cheesecake! My first though, how can I make this... RAW style!!! I can't wait to try it out!
The Rawtarian
Mar 19, 2012
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It will be a hit and no one will even know it's raw! Until you tell them :)
Natalya
Apr 07, 2012
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would you be able to subsitute macadamias for brazil nuts you think? I am having a really hard time finding macadamia nuts... stinks!! :)
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