Cheesecake???

I use to love SAD cheesecake so I made a raw cheesecake and it tastes strange. I know I can’t expect it to taste like the real thing, but does anyone else NOT like raw cheesecake. This is the recipe I used:

Just Like Cheesecake By Emily Lee Angell (“The Complete Book of Raw Food”)

Makes: 24 slivers

For the Crust: 2 cups raw macadamia nuts 1/2 cup dates, pitted (medjools) 1/4 cup dried coconut

For the Cheese: 3 cups chopped cashews, soaked for at least 1 hour 3/4 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup honey 3/4 cup coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt (optional)

For the Raspberry Sauce: 1 bag frozen raspberries (or use whatever berries you prefer) 1/2 cup dates

To make the crust, process the macadamia nuts and dates in the food processor. Sprinkle dried coconut onto the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch spring form pan. Press crust onto the coconut. This will prevent it from sticking.

To make the cheese, blend the cashews, lemon, honey, gently warmed coconut oil (do not use microwave), vanilla, sea salt (if using), and 1/2 cup water. Blend until smooth and adjust to taste.

Pour the mixture onto the crust. Remove air bubbles by tapping the pan on a table.

Place in the freezer until firm. Remove the whole cake from the pan while frozen and place on a serving platter. Defrost in the refrigerator.