Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
This recipe has been extremely popular so it's only fair I share it. While the video may look complicated once you have soaked the cashews overnight and the bits where you leave the layers to set in the freezer its actually really easy. This cheesecake is not only stunning and you'd never guess it was dairy free but its absolutely delicious. Not as healthy as my other creations but miles healthier than a regular cheesecake that is full of saturated fat and sugar. My cruelty free version is full of plant goodness, protein, fiber and is gluten free.
Servings 8 slices
Ingredients
Base
- 150 g almonds raw – unsalted
- 6 dates pitted & soaked in water – drained
- 1/2 tsp pink/sea salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar or sugar or your choice
Dark chocolate layer
- 100 g dark chocolate melted
- 160 g pre-soaked cashews drained
- 2 tbsp maple/date/agave syrup
- 1/4 cup plant milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
White chocolate layer
- 160 g pre soaked cashews – drained
- 1/4 cup plant milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g vegan white chocolate
Milk chocolate later
- 160 g pre soaked cashews – drained
- 1/4 cup plant milk
- 100 g vegan milk chocolate
Instructions
Prep
- 300g of unsalted raw cashews. Soak overnight in water or for 1/2 hour in just boiled water. Drain before you use them. Divide into 3 equal portions (160g approx per layer)
Base
- Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until you have a sticky crumb like mixture. Press firmly into a 6/7” loose base cake tin. Use a spoon to start and then the bottom of a glass to get an even finish. Set aside in the freezer to let it set quicker.
Method for all three layers
- Add the cashews, milk, vanilla and syrup into a blender and blend for a few minutes until you have a lump free cream. If you have trouble with the mixture being too thick to blend add a little more milk. Melt the dark chocolate and add it to the cream. Blend again until combined. Pour over the base and tap the sides gently of the tin to get an even level layer. Make sure the sides of the tin above the dark chocolate are clear or it will effect the look of the finished cake. Pop in the freezer for 45 minutes to set.
White chocolate layer
- Repeat as you did with the dark chocolate layer, adding the the melted white chocolate after you have blended the cashews and milk. Pour over the semi frozen dark chocolate layer and pop back in the freezer for 30-45 minutes.
Milk chocolate layer
- Repeat as you did with the first 2 layers. Pop in the freezer for at least an hour to help everything set. Remove from the freezer 20-30 minutes before serving and let it defrost at room temperature. The cheesecake sets really well once removed from the freezer and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Decorate with grated chocolate and a drizzle of melted chocolate.
Video
Notes
TIP. I like my recipes to be quick and easy so often find short cuts but with this recipe you must let the cashews soak for a good few hours or overnight to get a really creamy texture.
