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Thursday
Jun062013

VEGAN RHUBARB CHEESECAKE

YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT!  it's vegan, gluten free, healthier cheesecake and let me tell you, it's bomb! i made it to celebrate our anniversary.  because nothing says "i love you" like a pretty homemade dessert, right?  or maybe it says "i love sweeeeeeeeets and i'll take any excuse i can to make them!!"  either way, my fellow dessertaholics, make this- it's easy, healthier, and freezable (yes, i have eaten it just short of completely frozen and it's SO good!)  you're going to love it!  and make haste because we all know rhubarb season will be gone in a flash!  xx-sarah  {more after the jump}

INGREDIENTS:

 

// rhubarb topping //

5 cups rhubarb, chopped into 1" pieces

2 lemons, juiced

5 tablespoons honey (sub agave for true vegan)

 

// crust //

3/4 cup almond flour

3/4 cup pecans

3/4 cup dates

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

 

// cheesecake //

3 cups cashews, soaked overnight

1/4- 1/2 cup lemon juice (start with 1/4 add more to taste)

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

 

// coconut milk whipped cream //

1 can full fat coconut milk, refrigerated for 24 hours

1-2 tablespoons maple syrup, to taste

 

METHOD:

- soak cashews overnight or for at least 5 hours

- in a medium saucepan combine all of the ingredients for the rhubarb topping, and heat over low/medium until the rhubarb dissolves (you may need to help it along by smashing chunks with your spoon).  when completely cooked down scoop rhubarb topping into a bowl and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of cake

- to prepare the crust, combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until thoroughly combined.  i used fresh almond flour (leftover from making almond milk) so it had moisture in it.  if using a drier almond flour you may need to add a tiny bit of water.  mixture should be slightly sticky.  

- evenly spread mixture into a 9.5" removable bottom tart pan (or a traditional pie pan will work as well).

- place crust in refrigerator while you prepare the cheesecake mixture

- to make the cheesecake, combine all ingredients in a high powered blender and combine (you may be able to get away with using a food processor as well).  start on low and increase speed to high until mixture is creamy.  adjust lemon juice amount to taste

- add cheesecake mixture to the crust and refrigerate to set (give it a couple hours to really solidify.  when ready to serve, spread the rhubarb mixture over top.

- to prepare coconut milk whipped cream scoop out just the hardened coconut milk (you will break through it and reach the water at some point, set that aside for your next smoothie).  in a mixing bowl combine hardened coconut milk with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and beat with a hand blender on high until light and fluffy.  add more syrup if you prefer a sweeter whipped cream.   

- serve cake chilled, or freeze and serve slightly defrosted, it's such a treat.  enjoy!

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Reader Comments (19)

WOW! This is absolutely stunning, and sounds so so good!

06/06/13 | 6:38 AM | Unregistered CommenterMarie @ Little Kitchie

i felt i was missing out on cheesecake as a lactose-intolerant but... here it is! i cant wait to try this

06/06/13 | 6:43 AM | Unregistered Commenteryp

this is gorgeous and looks so creamy and delicious! what an amazing way to celebrate your anniversary!

06/06/13 | 6:50 AM | Unregistered Commentercaitlin

This sounds so delicious! And even better, it's soy-free! I cannot wait to try this once I'm finished with my whole30 challenge. Thanks for sharing!

06/06/13 | 7:47 AM | Unregistered Commenterkelly

OMG - Those colors are insane! I'm totally sharing this with my no lactose-gluten peeps.

This looks AMAZING! I adore raw desserts - They're always delicious. Can't wait to make this!

06/06/13 | 9:42 AM | Unregistered CommenterCaity @ Moi Contre La Vie

I want to eat it and frame a picture of it! Haha!

06/06/13 | 9:45 AM | Unregistered CommenterAlexa

lovely! I think cashew based "cheese" cakes are better than the ushe. Thanks so much for sharing, I love your recipes!!!

06/06/13 | 12:17 PM | Unregistered CommenterKristen

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