Dreamy, creamy cheesecake. Yes, that’s the dessert for me! You all know how much I adore my cashew-based dairy free cheesecakes. From the very first one I made, I’ve been hooked. My family also loves them and anytime there is a celebration, mom’s no-bake cheesecake is their first requests!
How many of you have been baking with coconut sugar? Are you enjoying the taste and texture? I have been a fan for years and was so excited when Bob’s Red Mill came out with their organic coconut sugar! It gives just the right amount of sweetness and is similar in taste to brown sugar (my fave). You can use it in your recipes as a 1-to1 replacement. Another tasty refined-sugar alternative.
Getting back to this blackberry cheesecake, shining in all it’s glory. This is not just any blackberry cheesecake. It’s a raw, no-bake, refined-sugar free, dairy free, egg free and gluten free cheesecake. That’s a whole lot of “free” and a whole lot of amazing flavor. A cheesecake that you can feel good about eating. An almond flour crust and a creamy filling that’s loaded with healthy fats and fresh berries. Many of you mentioned cheesecake as being a must-have dessert on Easter. Well, here is a one that will surely steal the show!
- 1 1/2 cups Bob's Red Mill almond flour/meal
- 1/4 cup Bob's Red Millcoconut sugar
- dash sea salt
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight or 3-4 hours
- 1/2 cup So Delicious full-fat culinary coconut milk
- 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill coconut sugar
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- additional 2 cups blackberries
- Prepare 9-inch springform pan by lightly spraying with nonstick cooking spray and lining bottom with parchment paper.
- To make crust, stir together almond flour, coconut sugar and salt. Add melted coconut oil and maple syrup. Mix until well combined.
- Press crust mixture into bottom of cheesecake pan. Place in refrigerator to chill and become firm.
- Place soaked cashews (soaked in water and drained) in high-powered blender or food processor. Add coconut milk, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, lemon juice and maple syrup. Blend on high 1-2 minutes, until creamy (add additional tablespoon of coconut milk if needed).
- Add 1 cup blackberries, lemon zest and vanilla to cashew mixture. Continue to blend until blackberries are well blended.
- Pour filling over chilled crust and smooth out evenly. Place cheesecake in freezer, 2-3 hours or until firm. Transfer cheesecake to refrigerator and cover lightly with plastic wrap.
- When ready to serve, remove cheesecake from springform pan and place on serving plate. Top with remaining fresh blackberries. Slice and serve chilled. Store cheesecake in refrigerator.
Thank you to the wonderful Bob’s Red Mill for sponsoring this post! For more delicious recipes and a coupon for $1.00 off any product, visit bobsredmill.com. Happy Easter and happy baking!
my son has a nut allergy. is there anything i can sub the cashews for??
You can use gluten free ookies and make crumbs and use them
This is in the freezer now & I can't wait to try it! Tasted the raw batter and it was divine. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
This looks amazing! I can't wait to try it!
So the crust isn’t supposed to be baked? I’m a little nervous about the texture.
It is a raw crust. It firms up, due to the coconut oil, but is a softer crust. So good with the blackberries!
My granddaughter has both peanut and dairy allergies so I was excited that this recipe could possibly work for her. However, I can’t find any cashews that have not been processed in a facility that also processes peanuts. Has anyone seen a brand of cashews that eliminates the possibility of cross-contamination with peanuts?
This cheesecake is incredible. I’ve made two so far. I can’t wait to try other fruits (our blackberries are drying up, but peaches are just around the corner).
This is such an easy recipe. Our son, who is the biggest cheesecake fan just loves it.
Thanks, thanks thanks
Thank you, Janet!
Curious if it is possible to sub soaked almonds for the soaked cashews in the recipe. My stash of raw cashews of the house is gone and I’m not going to be able to run out to the store before my berries go bad. Thanks in advance!