Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Put 3 cups raw cashews in a bowl and cover with water by about 2 inches. Soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- While the cashews soak, make the crust: add 2 cups raw almonds, 1/4 cup sugar-free confectioners sugar, a pinch of sea salt, and 5 Tbsp coconut oil to a food processor. Process until the almonds are chopped into very small pieces and the mixture starts to clump.
- If the crust mixture is too dry to press together, add additional coconut oil a little at a time until it holds together like a dough but is not greasy. Stop and scrape the bowl as needed.
- Line an 8-inch or 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Transfer the crust mixture to the pan and use your hands to press it into an even layer across the bottom.
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews and place them in a high-powered blender. Add 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 1/3 cups full fat canned coconut milk, 2/3 cup sugar-free confectioners sugar (or more to taste), 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract.
- Blend the filling on high until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Pour the blended filling over the crust and smooth into an even layer. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Freeze the cheesecake for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.
- When ready to serve, remove from the freezer and let sit a few minutes (up to 20 minutes if it has been frozen a long time) so it is easier to slice. Slice with a sharp knife and serve.
Notes
8. Freeze the cheesecake for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.
