Raw Lemon And Strawberry Cheesecake

I love making raw and vegan dishes. Especially, I love raw cakes. Not only they are easier, but you don’t have to be worried that you overcook or burn something! This raw lemon and strawberry cheesecake is a good example of an easy and delicious cake!

Now when we all are sweating bullets in Australia, I really crave light, cold, and raw sweet things. I also want something kind of refreshing, and lemon and strawberry is really a great refreshment!

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This recipe uses raw cashews, raw walnuts,and pecans. To make this cake you DON’T have to soak or boil cashews. You don’t try to make the creamiest cream cheese but you want to make smooth and creamy cheesecake layers.

For the best results, I give you a tip how to handle coconut cream in a can. When yo open the can, get rid of the coconut water on the top. Use only the THICK part of coconut cream. Don’t shake the can before use! Also, the best is to leave the can in a fridge overnight before the night you want to make the cheesecake.

For the strawberry layer I used agar-agar powder. It’s like gelatine powder but a vegan version. Dissolve 1 tsp agar-agar powder in the strawberry mixture and then bring it to boil. This process will thicken the strawberr layer so you won’t have to worry about your cheesecake being to runny!

Raw Lemon And Strawberry Cheesecake

Lemon and strawberries are a great combination and it tastes even better in cheesecake! Try it in hot summer days or enjoy with a cup of coffee during winter! Raw, paleo, vegan, and gluten-free!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: cheesecake, gluten-free, lemon, raw vegan, strawberries

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Resting Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

For cake crust:

• 10 dates dried or fresh, pitted
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• zest from 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup pecans
• water if needed

For the white lemon layer:

• 2 cups raw cashews boiled for 15 minutes
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• lemon zest from 2 lemons
• 1 cup coconut cream only thick part
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup maple or agave syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the strawberry layer:

• 1/3 cup raw cashews boiled for 15 minutes
• 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled
• 1 tbsp coconut cream only thick part
• 1 tbsp maple or agave syrup
• 1 tsp agar-agar

For garnish:

• fresh strawberries
• fresh lemon sliced

Instructions

• Add all the ingredients for the crust to a blender or a food processor and process until well combined. If the crust is too dry, add a little bit of water. Press the crust down to a cake pan. Put it in a fridge to firm up while making the lemon layer.
• Clean the food processor and add all the ingredient for the white lemon layer. Process until very smooth. When you reach a very smooth texture, pour it over the chilled crust. Place it back in a fridge while making the strawberry layer.
• To make strawberry layer, add all the ingredients except agar-agar powder to a food processor. Process until creamy and smooth.
• Mix agar-agar with 2 tbsp of the strawberry mixture. Pour it in a small pan and bring it to boil. Boil for one minute. Let it cool down a little bit and add it to the rest of the strawberry mixture in a blender. Blend it for a few seconds.
• Pour the strawberry layer over the white lemon layer. Place the cheesecake to a freezer for 30 minutes. Then place it in a fridge for another 10 minutes before consuming.
• Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal

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Klara Walterova

Klara is a professional freelance writer for hire. She offers web content, blog posting, ghostwriting and copywriting. She writes for a healthy lifestyle, wellness and travel websites. She focuses on veganism and the vegan diet. When she's not writing, she develops new tasty vegan recipes, travels the world or plays with her cats. Please contact her for her online writing services on her website writtenbyvegan.com or visit her Instagram profile @writtenbyvegan.