No bake chocolate cheesecake recipe

No bake chocolate cheesecake recipe – this raw version of chocolate cheesecake is made from cacao with an almond biscuit base, totally foolproof dessert.

I first discovered this no bake chocolate cheesecake recipe on Megan’s (Detoxinista) website. I followed her recipe from scratch and what I loved about her version was the fact that she incorporated a zucchini (courgette) as part of the filling.

This was an unique approach to raw cheesecakes, maybe she wasn’t the pioneer of such ingenuity, but regardless of whomever thought of this concept – I would like to thank you as the results were divine. 

The principles of my no bake chocolate cheesecake recipe

My no bake vegan chocolate cheesecake recipe follows the same ingredients as Megan’s with an exception to the base.

I adapted my own signature style, using coconut and almonds instead of walnuts to form the base and omitted the chocolate.

Co-workers reaction to my no bake chocolate cheesecake recipe

I told my co-worker about my cheesecake as she is trying to lead a more healthier lifestyle.

I certainly don’t impose my beliefs onto others and leave people to make their own autonomous decision about what they choose to eat.

Anyway, she quickly became intrigued and asked me to bring a sample into work the next day. The next day I brought a small helping for her to try and I kid you not she loved it to the extent to where, she had asked me nicely to make a large one for myself and family – I’ll get around to doing that soon.

I find that the creaminess of the cashews and softness from the zucchini creates a velvet smooth texture. The addition of a vegetable is a brilliant way to get non-vegetable lovers to eat their veggies plus it optimises healthy properties.

How to store your no bake chocolate cheesecake

Another thing I should mention, which is very important, is storage. The coconut oil in the filling is a semi solid oil which acts as a stabiliser, at room temperature it begins to liquefy. As a consequence of this I would suggest keeping the cheesecake in the freezer or some where cool like the refrigerator.

No bake chocolate cheesecake recipe

Paleo, vegan and gluten free

• Author: Charla
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Yield: 6-8
• Category: Dessert

Ingredients

• For the crust:
• 2 cups of almonds
• 2tbsp of coconut oil
• 3tbsp of shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup of organic coconut nectar
• 1/8 tsp of Himalayan pink salt
• ————
• For the filling:
• 2 cups of raw cashews (no need to presoak)
• 1 cup of zucchini (diced)
• 1/2 cup of raw cacao powder
• 1/4 cup of coconut oil (melted)
• 1/2 cup of organic coconut nectar
• 1/2 tsp of nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp of vanilla powder
• 1/8 tsp of himalayan pink salt

Instructions

1. Using a food processor with an S blade, grind the almonds into a fine meal.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the almond meal and pulse, you should be left with a slightly moist pliable dough. This will serve as the base of your cheesecake.
3. Line the bottom of a baking tin with parchment paper and press the crust ingredients down firmly.
4. Set aside and put the tin in the freezer.
5. Pulse the cashew nuts into a fine meal on high speed.
6. Slowly add the zucchini, nutmeg, coconut nectar, cacao powder and pink salt to the food processor. Process until creamy consistency is formed.
7. Lastly, add the coconut oil and blend until all ingredients are fully combined.
8. Remove the baking tin from the freezer and pour the filling onto the base.
9. Leave to freeze for at least 8 hours or until firm.

Notes

High speed food processor is recommended to completely grind all ingredients

Store in freezer (as suggested)

Cheesecake will soften at room temperature