Description
Creamy chocolate peanut butter cheesecake that no one will guess is made with natural ingredients.
Ingredients
Crust
1/2 cup raw walnuts
1/2 cup pitted dates, softened in hot water if needed
1 1/2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
1 Tbsp honey or date syrup
pinch of sea salt
Filling
1 cup roasted unsalted cashews, soaked for at least 1 hour)
3 Tbsp maple syrup
3 Tbsp date syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup Date Lady Chocolate Date Spread
1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut cream
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
Topping
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
2 Tbsp natural peanut butter
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in boaling water for at least an hour. Rinse and drain.
- Line an 8 1/2 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place your dates and walnuts in a food processor. Process until it resembles coarse meal. Add the rest of the crust ingredients and mix until the mixture is clumping.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the pan. Refrigerate while you make the filling.
- In a small bowl, microwave the peanut butter, chocolate spread, syrups, and coconut oil about 30 seconds or until a smooth.
- Pour your mixture into the food processor along with vanilla, coconut cream, cocoa, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Pour your filling mixture over the crust and place back in the fridge for one to two hours or until solid.
- Melt the topping ingredients and stir until smooth. Spread over the filling and place back in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Slice and serve
Notes
This can also be made in a 6-inch cake pan.