Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cashews
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 cup water
Use Metric 12 Servings

Recipe Directions

  • 1. Throw all ingredients into your high-speed blender and blend, starting very slowly and then increasing the speed. (You may need to stop and start it a bit if your blender is getting hung up. If your blades won't move, turn blender off, create an air pocket down the side with a knife, and then blend again starting on low.) Keep blending until it's very smooth, like a creamy chocolate fudge with no cashew chunks at all.
  • 2. Pour mixture into a pan or dish (for example a brownie pan) and place in freezer.
  • 3. Freeze until it reaches the desired (firm) consistency (8 hours or so!).
  • 4. Store in freezer at all times. To eat, just open the freezer, slice and eat immediately.

The Rawtarian's Thoughts

By The Rawtarian

This simple, crustless raw vegan chocolate cheesecake is easy and delicious. Sweet, creamy and a perfect chocolate fix. A blender is the only equipment that's required. 

Of course, you can make a crust if you feel like you need one, but really there is no need! Unless you like to unecessarily complicate things. :)

This raw cheesecake must be frozen for about 8 hours before being eaten. (It will harden when frozen.) 

This raw vegan chocolate cheesecake recipe absolutely must be kept in the freezer until eaten. It will melt very quickly if not. 

Recipe Photos

With raw caramel and berries
Cacao powder garnish
With raw caramel and berries
Cacao powder garnish

Nutrition Facts

Nutritional score: 68 out of 100
  • This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
  • This recipe is a good source of Riboflavin.
  • This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, and Iron.

Amounts per 72 g (3 oz) suggested serving

NameAmount% Daily
Calories 251 10 %
Protein 6 g 10 %
Fat 17 g 22 %
Carbohydrates 23 g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g 7 %
Sugars 14 g
Calcium 34 mg 3 %
Iron 2.4 mg 18 %
Sodium 31 mg 1 %
Source: The Rawtarian, USDA
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Comments and Reviews

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Mel

Feb 07, 2015

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First and foremost, I am very new to the "Raw Food" lifestyle. I am learning and trying hard NOT to be overwhelmed. I can't thank you enough for all your insight and recipes. Second, when using nuts in recipes, should they as well be "raw" nuts. I already have selected raw nuts and wonder if there would be a difference if using raw or roasted. Thanks!

Jan 26, 2015

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Michaela 's Review

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I do and everyone who try it too!:)♥️

Jody Kann

Mar 06, 2015

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Not a fan of cashews... can any other nuts be substituted?

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Rebecca Schnitzer

Nov 26, 2021

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Hi! I am looking for a dessert I can have at Christmas this year. I’m on a very strict paleo and no coconut/nuts lifestyle. Is there a substitute for the coconut oil or can it be eliminated completely?

Bex Schnitzer

Nov 26, 2021

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Hi! I am looking for a dessert I can have at Christmas this year. I’m on a very strict paleo and no coconut/nuts lifestyle. Is there a substitute for the coconut oil or can it be eliminated completely?

maryamf3748

Jul 06, 2020

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Hi there, can I substitute the water with unsweetened almond milk?

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lashayt

Jun 23, 2020

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Absolutely devilishly delicious. No way something this good can be healthy. ?

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emilies

Sep 14, 2019

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Hi,
I’m new to the raw world and very excited to start this new journey.
This recipe calls for maple syrup, is maple syrup considered a raw food? Is there a specific maple syrup that you recommend? Can you substitute the maple syrup for honey instead?
Thank you so much for all the amazing recipes!

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emilies

Sep 14, 2019

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Hi,
I’m new to the raw world and very excited to start this new journey.
This recipe calls for maple syrup, is maple syrup considered a raw food? Is there a specific maple syrup that you recommend? Can you substitute the maple syrup for honey instead?
Thank you so much for all the amazing recipes!

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emilies

Sep 14, 2019

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Hi,
I’m new to the raw world and very excited to start this new journey.
This recipe calls for maple syrup, is maple syrup considered a raw food? Is there a specific maple syrup that you recommend? Can you substitute the maple syrup for honey instead?
Thank you so much for all the amazing recipes!

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Jan 10, 2019

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brookeh's Review

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This is an amazing dessert, if you don’t soak your cashews you don’t need to freeze it, it only melts outside of the fridge. It’s easier and more like cheesecake when it’s from the fridge instead of the freezer?

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The Rawtarian

Jan 10, 2019

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Hi Brooke,

Excellent tips!! I'm glad you liked it :)

kimberleyp

Jul 15, 2018

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Also pimped some with pistachio & rose.

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The Rawtarian

Jul 16, 2018

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Soooo prettttty

kimberleyp

Jul 15, 2018

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Made both the cheesecake & the caramel sauce ❤️

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The Rawtarian

Jul 16, 2018

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You've been busy! You have a sweet tooth like me :) :) xox

kimberleyp

Jul 14, 2018

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Absolutely delicious. Pimped with edible gold leaf & a little chilli.?

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The Rawtarian

Jul 16, 2018

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Edible gold leaf - fancy! Where can you buy this stuff? I want some

kimberleyp

Jul 17, 2018

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Waitrose sell it or you can find it on line :)

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The Rawtarian

Jul 18, 2018

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Gotcha - I will take a gander for it, thanks! xox

May 22, 2017

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River's Review

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Lovely recipe. Thanks Laura-Jane!

The Rawtarian

May 23, 2017

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My pleasure, River! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Apr 29, 2017

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Hossen's Review

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Looking delicious.

The Rawtarian

Apr 30, 2017

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Thanks Hossen! It is :)

Mar 29, 2017

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Salome's Review

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This recipe is delicious.

The Rawtarian

Mar 30, 2017

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I'm so glad you made and enjoyed the chocolate cheesecake, Salome!

Jenn

Feb 18, 2017

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My friend makes an amazing non-raw chocolate baileys cheesecake. Do you think I could leave out the lemon and add a bit of baileys (alcohol) to this recipe instead?

The Rawtarian

Feb 21, 2017

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Oooh, now this is a tempting reason for me to hit the Bailey's lol

Yes, I think you could definitely do that.

If it would be weird to combine the Bailey's with the chocolate, you might be better off adding some Bailey's to my basic cheesecake recipe base (and reducing the lemon by at least half): https://www.therawtarian.com/raw-cheesecake-recipe

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