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Blue Pea Swirl Cheesecake
Serves 12
This stunning cheesecake is super easy to make and assemble. The pretty blue pea swirl is utterly unique. Just remember to soak raw cashews before using in the filling to create this sublimely creamy dessert.
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Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) raw almonds or cashews
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) coconut flour
- 3 Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) coconut oil, softened
Filling
- 3/4 cup (180 mL) raw cashews, soaked in water for 4 hours and drained
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) maple syrup or agave syrup
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5 mL) almond extract
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt
- 2 - 8 oz (125 g) containers nondairy cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tsp (5 mL) finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tsp (10 mL) blue pea flower powder
- Garnishes: edible spring flowers such as pansies and fresh frozen fruits (optional)
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories 262
- protein 5g
-
fat
19g
- saturated fat 10g
- trans fat 0g
-
carbohydrates
20g
- sugars 9g
- fibre 3g
- sodium 221mg
