Raw Chocolate Orange Cheesecake

February 08, 2016

This decadent chocolate orange cheesecake recipe is so good it’s hard to believe it’s so healthy and nutritious. If you never tried cashew cream before, you’re missing out! With this cake I’ve made 2 different types of cashew cream – an orange flavoured one and a chocolate one which are both layered on top of a nutty cheesecake base. The chocolate topping completes the cake, it really is amazing. I left mine to drip naturally down the sides of the cake, which created a stunning finish to the re

For the base:

? cup/45g brazil nuts
? cup/40g walnuts
2 cups/320g pitted dates
2 tbsp. maple syrup
1-2 tbsp water

For the chocolate layer:

2 cups/300g cashews (soaked overnight, or for at least 6 hours)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. cacao powder
70ml coconut oil
70ml maple syrup
70ml water

For the orange layer:

2 cups/300g cashews (soaked overnight, or for at least 6 hours)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tbsp. cacao powder
120ml coconut oil
60ml maple syrup
Juice and zest from 2 oranges

For the chocolate topping:

5 tbsp. coconut oil
3 tbsp. cacao powder
6 tbsp. maple syrup
2 tbsp. cashew butter

Start by making the base. Add all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until everything is crumbly and well combined. Add to the bottom of your cake tin and spread out evenly. Place in the...
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Nutritions

Calories
1896

Sodium
178mg
7% DV

Fat
106g
163% DV

Protein
19g
39% DV

Carbs
216g
73% DV

Fiber
11g
46% DV