Every November I get the same question: As a vegan, what do I serve for dessert at Thanksgiving? This year, I’ve teamed up with TheVegetarianBaker to create the perfect answer to that age-old question: Raw, Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake! This dessert is absolutely amazing – Full of incredible super foods, absolutely delicious and a real crowd pleaser!
This video is Part I: How to make the perfect cheesecake crust. It’s full in flavor and nutrients, and pairs with just about any filling. But for a delightfully seasonal treat, head over to TheVegetarianBaker to find his DELICIOUS filling.
Raw Vegan Pumpkin Cheese Cake Crust Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1½ cups mixed, toasted nuts (I prefer a mix of pecans, brazil and walnuts)
- ½ cup goji berries
- ½ cup hemp seeds (I like Hemp Hearts)
- 8 dates, pitted
- 2 tbsp coconut butter
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut shreds
- Optional: Cinnamon and/or vanilla extract to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Line a pie dish with parchment paper
- Place all the ingredients except for the coconut shreds in a food processor – process until the mixture resembles course sand.
- Sprinkle the coconut shreds all over the bottom of the pie dish.
- Press the crust mix into the pie dish.
- Make sure you press it down firmly with your fingers.
- If using that day, freeze for a couple of hours so that it sets. You can store for up to 2 months on in the freezer. Take it out about 30 minutes before using.
- Add The Vegetarian Baker’s Pumpkin “Cheese” Cake Filling.
Pumpkin “Cheese” Cake Filling Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- Sugar Pumpkin | 2 Cups, Shredded & Soaked Overnight
- Cashews | 1 1/4 Cups, Soaked Overnight
- Dates | 1 Cup, Soaked Overnight
- Nut Milk | 1/4 Cup
- Lemon Juice | 1 Tsp
- Vanilla Bean | 1 ea
- Ground Cinnamon | 1 Tsp
- Group Nutmeg | 1/4 Tsp
- Ground Allspice | 1/4 Tsp
- Ground Ginger | 1/4 Tsp
- Pinch of Salt
- Coconut Oil | 1/4 Cup, Melted
- Vegan Whipped Cream for Garnish: http://bit.ly/
VeganWhippedCream - Crust Recipe:
- Make sure to soak your shredded pumpkin, dates, and cashews overnight.
- Place all ingredients in to a blender or food processor, minus the coconut oil. Blend until smooth for 60 seconds.
- Add the coconut oil last, blend for 15 more seconds.
- Pour your cheesecake filling into your crust. Tap against the counter top in order to remove any air bubbles.
- Place your cheesecake into the freezer for 24 hours or until completely set.
- Before enjoying, remove your cheesecake from the freezer and allow to thaw in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours. It should be easy to slice with a warmed knife.
- Top with vegan whipped cream and a dash of ground cinnamon.
- Enjoy.
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