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Lemon Cheesecake

Paleo | Grain Free | Vegan

Ingredients
  

CRUST

  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts
  • 1/2 cup dates, pitted (about 8 dates)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon almond flour

FILLING

  • 3 cups cashews, raw
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted

Instructions
 

  • Soak walnuts and dates in water for two to 24 hours. Drain and rinse before use.
  • Soak cashews in water for two to 24 hours. Drain and rinse before use.
  • Grease an 8-inch springform pan. Put all crust ingredients (walnuts, dates, maple syrup and almond flour) in a food processor and blend until smooth. Press the crust onto the bottom of the greased pan. Place into the freezer while making the filling.
  • Place cashews into clean food processor with maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and coconut oil. Blend until smooth, about two to three minutes
  • Remove crust from the freezer. Pour and spread the filling into the crust. Wrap airtight and refrigerate for two hours before serving.