Coconut Lime Cheese Cake (Raw)

 
This recipe was demonstrated by Lisa Pitman during her Eating without Heating demos in India. For more on Lisa and her recipes see www.veganculinarycrusade.com
IngredientsFor Crust

• 1 cup almonds


• ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut


• ½ cup dates, pitted


• ½ tsp vanilla extract


• pinch of sea salt

For Filling

• 1 cup coconut, cashew or almond milk


• 2 cups raw cashews, soaked and drained


• ½ cup date paste


• ⅔ cup fresh lime juice


• pinch of sea salt


• 2 tsp vanilla extract


• ¼ cup coconut oil

For Garnish

• shredded coconut


• lime zest

Method
In a food processor, pulse the almonds and coconut into a fine flour.
Add the dates, vanilla extract and salt. Pulse until the mixture begins to clump together.
Press firmly and evenly into a 9 inch springform pan.  Set aside in the refrigerator.
In a blender combine the filling ingredients except the coconut oil and blend until smooth.
Add the coconut oil and pulse to emulsify.
Pour the filling into the prepared crust and chill for at least 2 hours. Garnish with shredded coconut and lime zest.