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Gluten-Free Vegan Tropical Cheesecake


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  • Author: Judy Goudy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A luscious cheesecake with a nutty crust and creamy tropical filling that’s completely gluten-free and dairy-free.


Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • Pinch of salt

Filling

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews (soaked for 46 hours)
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream (scooped from a chilled can of full-fat coconut milk)
  • 1/3 cup fresh pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1/3 cup agave syrup or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Topping

  • 1 cup fresh tropical fruits (mango, pineapple, kiwi, or passionfruit)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Crust

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix almond flour, shredded coconut, maple syrup, coconut oil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until it forms a sandy dough.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan lined with parchment paper. Compact it well for a firm base.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Let it cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

  1. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
  2. In a high-speed blender, combine cashews, coconut cream, pineapple juice, lime juice, agave syrup, vanilla, and salt. Blend until silky smooth—this could take a couple of minutes.
  3. Pour the filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 3: Chill

  1. Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to set.

Step 4: Add Toppings

  1. Slice fresh tropical fruits into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Arrange them artfully on top of the cheesecake.
  3. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes for an extra crunch.

Notes

Chill time required: 6 hours. Use fresh fruits for the best flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg