raw cacao cheesecake recipe

crust:

2 cups raw almonds

1/2 cup fresh medjool dates or other dried fruit

Pinch of sea salt

In a food processor, grind the almonds until finely ground.  Add the dates or dried fruit and salt.  Grind together until the mixture starts to clump together and form a ball.  If it does not clump, add 1/2 teaspoon of water and mix again. 

Put in the bottom of 8 inch springform pan and press down firmly to form the crust.   

Filling:

2 cups raw cashews

2/3 cup maple syrup

1 cup water

3 Medjool dates, pitted

1/2 or 2/3 cup raw cacao powder, depending on how dark you like it

1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon of sea salt

1/2 cup melted coconut oil, unrefined

Blend the cashews, maple syrup, water, dates, salt, and vanilla in a high speed blender until smooth.   Add the raw cacao and coconut oil and blend to incorporate. 

Pour over the crust and set in the freezer for 2-4 hours, then the refrigerator for 4-8 hours. 

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