Recipe Directions
- 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 cream-cheese 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. Place 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
By The Rawtarian 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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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Calories.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, Iron, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
Amounts per 81 g (3 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 319 | 13 % |
| Protein | 5 g | 9 % |
| Fat | 25 g | 32 % |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g | 7 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 7 % |
| Sugars | 16 g | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 15 % |
| Sodium | 11 mg |
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Mimi
Dec 03, 2013
Mimi's Review
Raw cheesecake recipe
I made this a week ago; it was my first attempt at a raw cheesecake. I wasn't really expecting much but, SHAZAAM!! This cake is incredible! Not only was it easy to make but it tasted amazing. My very non-raw parents loved it and didn't really believe me that it was dairy free. I can't wait to make it again. Thanks so much for providing such good, delicious and easy raw recipes to the world. I am so looking forward to buying your book when it comes out :) x
The Rawtarian
Dec 05, 2013
Yup, SHAZAAM sums it up lol
xox Mimi
PS: My book is coming out soooooooon! Stay tuned :)
Linda J Evans
Nov 21, 2013
Hi there! I plan on making this for Thanksgiving. I have one question. I absolutely abhor coconut. Is there something else I can use or can I just leave it out? I too, will be using Blueberries instead of strawberries Thank You!
The Rawtarian
Nov 23, 2013
Hi Linda! Lovely to see your name here.
Yes, you can omit the coconut. No need to replace it with anything in this recipe
Martin
Nov 10, 2013
Martin's Review
Raw cheesecake recipe
I cheat by using either almond meal or hazelnut meal from the supermarket rather than processing the cashews - just makes it quicker and producers a beautiful smooth filling. Love this recipe, always a hit at dinner parties especially the bad eaters ,
Valerie
Dec 28, 2013
Do you use 3 cups of almond meal to replace the 3 cups of cashews?
The Rawtarian
Jan 03, 2014
No!!!!
Valerie
Jan 03, 2014
So then how did they use almond meal rather than processing cashews?
The Rawtarian
Nov 13, 2013
I love your cheat, Martin! #Genius
Samantha
Oct 28, 2013
I just made this last night, and it is delicious! I halved the recipe because I didn't have enough cashews, I'm definitely making this for Thanksgiving!
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The Rawtarian
Oct 31, 2013
A perfect Thanksgiving dessert for sure, Samantha! So glad you liked it :)
Dee
Oct 19, 2013
Dee's Review
Raw cheesecake recipe
This is the third dessert of yours that I've made! They have all been fantastic. I first started off with your carrot cake, then your raw chocolate shortbread bars and then I made your raw cheesecake as a friend is lactose intolerant, but loves cheesecake! My friends and family have given rave reviews to everything I make from your site, and now there's always something in my fridge from your site.
I would love if you could post some easy to pack lunches, as I am a student and I am finding it difficult to be creative, healthy and still have my lunch arrive not smooshed or all over the place.
Thanks so much! Ps. i love your chart of what tools you need to "cook" with!
The Rawtarian
Oct 20, 2013
Sounds like you're on a roll Dee! Plus, you picked good ones :)
Re: easy to pack lunches, great idea. Non-smooshable - a very important factor lol
Dee
Oct 20, 2013
yes! thank you!! I know, I have very limited space to compile my food on campus. Luckily there is a fantastic vegan co-op, but it has short hours and it's much more affordable to make my own food - especially since your recipes have proven to all be fabulous!
The Rawtarian
Oct 21, 2013
Ooh lucky re: the vegan co-op! Yes, much more affordable to bring your own for sure. I do have a lot more savory recipes available in The Rawtarian's Kitchen - lots of salads, dehydrated falafel, wraps, breads, etc. :) More deets here: www.therawtarian.com/TRK
Lanisha
Oct 14, 2013
Lanisha's Review
Raw cheesecake recipe
Made this yesterday for my family and it was amazing! I used mixed berries for the topping instead of just strawberries. Thanks for you recipes, I'm new to raw food and your website has helped me tremendously over the last 30 days.
The Rawtarian
Oct 14, 2013
Purrrty! Love the crumble on top too! nomnomnom
Sarah Madrigal
Oct 12, 2013
Sarah Madrigal's Review
Raw cheesecake recipe
Today I made this Cheese Cake, and it's on my freezer waiting to be eaten! I did Blueberries instead. Thanks for this recipe my father in law is intolerant to gluten and this flour less raw amazing cheese cake will be a surprise for him!
The Rawtarian
Oct 12, 2013
Lovely surprise for your FIL, Sarah. Come back and let us know what he thinks!!
Ana
Oct 08, 2013
I would love to try this, but can't have cashews. Is there another nut like walnuts that I could try or do you have another suggestion? I cannot have dairy, soy, grains, refined sugar, and chocolate. My husband really misses cheesecake and having three in the house that have allergies makes it impossible to bring things in do to cross contamination. Any help you can offer is appreciated. :)
Abundance Child
Nov 26, 2013
Abundance Child's Review
Raw cheesecake recipe
You can replace the cashews with almonds (a little more healthier anyway). Almonds are not as easy to work with but they work. Soak raw almonds and then remove the skin. Or soak already blanched almonds...not as healthy. I hope this helps. :)
The Rawtarian
Dec 05, 2013
Great tips, Abundance Child! It's comments like yours that make this place great!
xox
The Rawtarian
Oct 09, 2013
For the white "filling" part, macadamia nuts might be your best bet instead of cashews, Ana.
(For the *crust*, you can use pecans or walnuts instead of the cashews)
Bethany
Oct 03, 2013
I'm having trouble with my raw cashew "cheesecake" recipes tasting too much like cashews. I've used raw cashews and have soaked them with other recipes but the taste is overwhelming. Do you have any tips?
thanks
Leiah
Nov 03, 2014
try replacing some of the cashews with coconut cream.
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