Dairy Free Paleo Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients
The crust
-
2
cups
finely shredded unsweetened coconut
-
1
cup
raw hazelnuts, finely ground
-
¼
cup
coconut flour
-
¼
cup
coconut oil, melted
-
2
tbsp
raw honey, melted
-
1
tbsp
blackstrap molasses
-
1
tsp
Himalayan salt
-
½
tsp
ground ginger
-
½
tsp
ground Ceylon cinnamon
The filling
-
2
cups
raw cashew pieces, soaked overnight
-
1
cup
full fat coconut milk
-
1.1
lb
raw cauliflower, grated
-
1
cup
raw honey, melted
-
¾
cup
coconut oil
-
1
tsp
Himalayan salt
-
½
tsp
ground Ceylon cinnamon
-
1
tbsp
apple cider vinegar
-
1
tbsp
pure vanilla extract
-
6
large
eggs
-
¼
cup
tapioca flour
-
1
each
juice and zest of 1 lemon
Garnish
-
4+
cups
fresh strawberries, stems removed
-
1
tbsp
grassfed gelatin
-
½
cup
cold water
-
½
cup
water
-
2
tbsp
pure maple syrup or raw honey
-
pinch
Himalayan salt
-
½
tsp
pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by lining a springform pan with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
- Combine all crust ingredients in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grate the cauliflower and microwave it until tender, then squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a food processor, blend soaked cashews and coconut milk until smooth.
- Add the grated cauliflower to the cashew mixture and blend until smooth.
- Mix in honey, coconut oil, salt, cinnamon, vinegar, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add lemon zest and juice, then incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Finally, add tapioca flour and blend until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil and place it in a roasting pan filled with boiling water.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F, then reduce the temperature to 250°F and bake for an additional 90 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake uncovered for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the strawberry topping by boiling strawberries with water, then straining the juice over bloomed gelatin.
- Cool the strawberry mixture and apply it over arranged strawberries on the cheesecake before serving.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
16
Calories
505
Total fat
38g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
338mg
Cholesterol
61mg
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