Raw Vegan Cinnamon Spice Cheesecake

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/4 tsp Ginger, ground

• Condiments

  • 2 1/2 tbsp Agave
  • 2 tbsp Agave or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup Agave or pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice

• Baking & Spices

  • 7 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Sea salt, fine
  • 1/4 tsp Sea salt, fine
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 8 oz 2 heaping cups blanched sliced almonds
  • 2 heaping cups Cashews, raw whole

• Drinks

  • 1 cup Apple juice, unsweetened

Found on thevegan8.com

Description

Ingredients

• 2 heaping cups blanched sliced almonds (8 oz, 227 g) (or regular sliced almonds for raw version)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 1/2 - 3 tablespoons agave (or maple syrup or coconut nectar)
• pinch fine sea salt
• 2 heaping cups raw whole cashews (10 oz, 280 g)
• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup agave or pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (I use Rodelle )
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons agave or maple syrup
• Ingredients for nuts have also been given in weight measurements for accurate results.

Directions

• Prepare the crust first by adding the almonds and cinnamon to a food processor. Process until a fine flour forms. Add the agave, starting with 2 1/2 tablespoons and add more if needed, and process until it clumps together. It should stick together when pressed between your fingers. Pour in a lightly greased 10 inch tart pan. Spread out evenly, pressing flat with your fingers and working your way just slightly up the sides. Set aside.
• Add all of the filling ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until very smooth and creamy. Scrape the sides as necessary. If you do not have a high powered blender, you will need to first soak the cashews in a bowl covered with water for about 5 hours. Drain and rinse and proceed with the next steps. (Adding the remaining filling ingredients and process until smooth)
• Pour the filling over the crust, making sure to scrape all the liquid out of the blender.
• In a small cup, add the swirl ingredients and stir until well mixed with a fork. Drop spoonfuls all over the filling and gently swirl with a butterknife. Dont overdo it or you will lose the swirl effect.
• Place in the freezer to chill overnight or for several hours until solid and firm. Remove 10-15 minutes before serving and slicing. You can either slice it directly in the tart pan or gently pop out the tart pan from the bottom and then slice. Place immediately back in the freezer to retain the firm shape, as it will soften if left out too long.

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