STEEMIT CULINARY CHALLENGE #30 - Raw Vegan Orange Blueberry Cheesecake Tart

Love is... your hubby bringing you fresh blueberries and raspberries from Europe! If you are no stranger to my blog then you might know I'm crazy for berries. Unfortunately, there are no fresh berries to be found here in Cambodia. But I'm on a mission to grow my own.

As you can see I don't need fancy or expensive gifts... my love can easily be bought with food hahaha!

So when life gives you fresh berries, what do you make! Blueberry Cheesecake!!!! To be honest! It turned out great. If not the best vegan dessert I have ever made!

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Ingredients

2 tbsp goji berries
2-4 tbsp coconut flakes

For the crust

3/4 cup unsalted raw nuts (I used almond and cashew)
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dried goji berries
2 tbsp cacao powder
2-3 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil

Orange Cheesecake Layer

1.5 cup unsalted raw cashews, soaked for at least 1 hour
1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 1 orange)
zest of 1 orange
1.4 cup maple syrup (honey for non-vegans works too(
1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
1/2 lime, juice only

Blueberry layer

1 cup blueberries
1/4 cup orange cheesecake mix

Directions

For the crust

1. Add the nuts to a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse a few times until they are broken up. Add all other ingredients and process until it sticks together.
2. press the mixture firmly in a spring or tart form pan. Set aside in the fridge.

For the orange cheesecake layer

1. Soak cashews for at least 1 hour. The longer the creamier it will get! Overnight is best. (I soaked them 4 hours)
2. Blend all ingredients, except the zest, in a high-speed blender until creamy, smooth paste. Stir in the zest with a spoon.
3. Reserve 1/4 cup for the blueberry layer. Pour the rest on the crust and let sit in the freezer to harden.

Blueberry layer

1. Blend blueberries and orange cheesecake mix. Pour over the cheesecake layer and freeze until firm but not frozen.
2. Top with goji berries and coconut flakes

Optional: serve with espresso or matcha green tea.

Since this looked so divine, my hubby and I dived straight into it, only remembering to take a picture from me and the dish after we devoured more than half of the tart... so I hope this still counts!

Enjoy!

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