I’m dreaming of some White Christmas,
Just like the one used to eat.
Without the toxic copha,
Or processed sugars,
Or nasty, weird ingredients…..
I hope you sang that to the tune of ‘I’m dreaming of a White Christmas’? I feel like my lyrics need some work but I am too excited about this deliciousness to be bothered really. I had a couple of attempts at perfecting this recipe as the first few were good but didn’t taste like the White Christmas I remember. I feel like I nailed it with this one so you are welcome. You can get your mits on my WHITE XMAS recipe over at Gourmand and Gourmet, it’s delicious too.
Unfortunately I don’t have a photo of the innards (sounds gruesome) of this freaking amazing cheesecake because I made it for a party and I thought it may be frowned upon to take a cake that had already been cut into…. And probably that slice eaten…. I am sure the excuse ‘but I had to instagram it’ would not fly.
Base
2 cups almonds
2 cups fresh dates
3 tbs coconut oil
Filling
3 cups raw cashews, soaked for at least 4hrs then drained
250ml full fat coconut cream (I use the Ayam brand)
3/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 – 3/4 cup rice malt syrup/maple syrup/honey (depending on how sweet you want it)
1/2 tsp vanilla powder
1/4 cup goji berries
1/4 cup cranberries
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots (sulphur free)
1/2 cup lightly toasted nuts (I used a mix of macadamias & pistachios)
1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted
Optional- White Christmas for topping
For the base, blend all ingredients in the food processor until it all comes together like a dough. You can leave it as chunky, or make it as smooth as you like. Press into the base of a springform tin and pop it in the freezer to set while you make the filling.
For the filling, blend the cashews, coconut oil, coconut cream, vanilla & rice malt syrup until you get a really smooth mixture. Stir through all the remaining ingredients. Pour over the base, top with some crumbled White Xmas (optional) and pop back in the freezer to set. Remove from freezer 15mins before serving to allow to soften, slice, then serve. Stand back and watch people’s minds be blown.
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