STRAWBERRY-VANILLA CHEESECAKE – Bring This And You Will Be The Star Of Any Holiday Party

STRAWBERRY-VANILLA CHEESECAKE©
Serves 10 (small slices due to RICHNESS)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Food processor, blender, spring form pan (9″ is ideal)

INGREDIENTS:

CRUST

Ø            2 cups almonds
Ø            6 – 8 Medjool dates, pitted & cut in half to assure removal of pits
Ø            ¼ teaspoon pure, non-alcoholic vanilla extract
Ø            1 tablespoon raw agave

DIRECTIONS:

1.            Soak almonds overnight and drain.
2.            Process all ingredients in food processor.
3.            Lightly grease bottom and sides of spring form pan with extra virgin coconut oil.
4.            Press into bottom of spring form pan (not on sides).
5.            Cover and chill, if desired.

VANILLA FILLING

Ø            3 cups cashews
Ø            ¾ cups almond milk
Ø            ¾ cups raw agave
Ø            1/3 cup lemon juice
Ø            1 teaspoon pure, non-alcoholic vanilla extract
Ø            ¼ teaspoon Celtic or Himalayan salt
Ø            3 tablespoons lecithin
Ø            1 cup coconut oil

DIRECTIONS:

1.            Soak cashews in filtered water for 30 minutes, and drain.
2.            Blend ingredients in blender until smooth and creamy.
3.            Put 2 cups of filling aside.
4.            Pour remaining filling into spring pan on top of crust.

STRAWBERRY FILLING

2 cups strawberries, cleaned, dehulled and dried

DIRECTIONS:

1.            Puree strawberries in blender.
2.            Add to vanilla filling and blend.
3.            Pour mixture as next layer over vanilla filling.
4.            Swirl top surface lightly with knife or spoon.
5.            Cover and refrigerate overnight.
6.            Remove from spring form pan and serve.

VARIATION:

·              For separate vanilla and strawberry layers, chill in between layers.
·              To swirl entire cake, swirl deeper to vanilla layer, with knife or spoon.

Author: Robert Morgan, Certified Naturopath

Robert C Morgan - "Bobby" is the past Health Education Director at CHI. A certified Naturopath, Iridologist, Energy Practitioner, Colonic Therapist, Master Raw Live Food, Chef, Author, International Lecturer, Teacher, and Cancer "Survivor". Dr. Bobby is dedicated to continuing to carry out the work of Creative Health Institute, the vision of Dr. Ann Wigmore, and all of the souls who have dedicated their lives to love peace, and natural health. View all posts by Robert Morgan, Certified Naturopath