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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Comments and Reviews
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Mon
Jul 17, 2013
Do you have to use cashews? We have a cashew nut allergy boy? Would macadamia work?
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2013
Hi Mon, for the filling you can use macadamia nuts instead of cashews, but you should soak the macs for at least 1 hour and then rinse clean before using (this is because I find that mac nuts have a strong flavor if not soaked and rinsed)
Lisa
Jul 16, 2013
Lisa's Review
Raw cheesecake recipe
I would never want a "normal" cheesecake again after eating this. It is magnificent, thank you
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2013
Normal is highly over-rated, isn't it Lisa ;)
Sana
Jul 15, 2013
I tried this today after looking at it for a month or so and finally getting all the ingredients. The base and topping were nice but for the filling, I don't know where I went wrong but I was left with and overwhelming coconut oil chew with bitter after taste. I had to throw it away in the end :(
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2013
Bummer Sana!! What did you sweeten the filling with?
Emily Martin
Jul 14, 2013
Must this got the macadamia nuts today. I love how when im feeling healthy and think I should something good I can go make Brownies or cheesecake lol. And it's not that terrible diet shit its actually good for you.
Love raw food im getting more and more into it. The more I try the more I want and can totally see myself becoming a raw vegan. Thanks for the inspiration.
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2013
That's what I'm here for Emily :)
Arlene Ferguson
Jul 13, 2013
Has anyone figured out the calorie content for this recipe? Thanks...
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2013
Nope, anyone up for the challenge?
Jade
Jul 12, 2013
Jade's Review
Raw cheesecake recipe
All of your recipes are awesome thanks for an amazing and easy website.
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2013
It's my pleasure Jade. I do it for you :)
Judith
Jul 11, 2013
Love it, love it, love it !!!
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The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2013
Love u Judith! :) xox
Janet
Jul 08, 2013
I was looking through the comments and noted something about only freezing for eight hours. So, do I then store in the fridge? Do I freeze just before eating again?
The Rawtarian
Sep 23, 2013
Hi Janet,
It should always be kept in the freezer :) Always.
Janet
Jul 08, 2013
No need to reply.... I just saw the other post about keeping it in the freezer.
:)
The Rawtarian
Jul 09, 2013
You got it Janet :)
Heidi
Jul 05, 2013
HI, I am wondering if I could use raw macadamia butter instead of soaking and blending nuts. I would think that is essentially the same thing. But I don't want to mess up the recipe. Thanks :)
The Rawtarian
Jul 09, 2013
Hi Heidi, I don't want to be a downer but I'mma gonna say no :)
Asia Graff
Jul 03, 2013
Made is cheesecake and it turned out great!!! However I am not a bog fan of cashew nuts and to me the filling part is a bit too much "cashew" like:-). Can I use walnuts instead????
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The Rawtarian
Jul 09, 2013
Hi Asia, for the CRUST you can use walnuts (or pecans, even better) instead of macs. For the filling though do not use walnuts. Use cashews or maybe you can use fresh banana instead (or 1/2 banana 1/2 cashews) in the filling. It will change the flavour, but it will still turn out. Again, don't use walnuts in the fillign because it will seriously affect the flavor in a bad way :)
Bethany Awesome
Jun 26, 2013
Namaste! I've made raw cheesecake, but not with something firming like coconut oil... I would love to make a chocolate version, and wonder if cacao butter would make a good substitution for the coconut oil?
sara
Jun 19, 2013
heey, is this also healthy ??
The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2013
Interesting question, Sara :) Healthier than a salad? nope. Healthier than traditional cheesecake? you bet!
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