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Raspberry Lemon "Cheese" Cake

A simple, yet decadent dessert that will tantalize anyone’s taste buds!
Gluten Free
Prep Time20 mins
Freezing time4 hrs
Total Time20 mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: gluten free, raw

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dried Figs Base
  • 3/4 cup Sunflower seeds Base
  • Pinch Rock/sea salt Base

Filling

  • 3 cups raw cashews soaked for 5 hours
  • 1/2 cup ghee or coconut oil
  • 2/3 cup raw honey
  • 2 cups raspberries if frozen, completely defrosted
  • 2 lemons juice and zest
  • 140 grams cocoa butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla powder Can use vanilla essence if required

Instructions

  • BASE: 
    Blitz all base ingredients in a food processor until it starts to come together. Press firmly into a 8″ cake tin that has been lined with baking paper or cling film (make sure the film goes up the side of the pan). 
  • Place in freezer to firm up.
  • FILLING: 
    Blitz cashews in a food processor until smooth. Add in lemon juice, zest and vanilla.
  • In a double boiler (or use a metal bowl sitting on top of boiling water), melt cocoa butter, butter/oil and honey. 
  • When melted slowly stir through cashew mixture.
  • Puree raspberries and then mix through mixture also. 
  • Spread filling over base. Put into the freezer for 4 hours to firm up. It can then be either left in the fridge to serve cold or freezer to enjoy frozen.
  • When serving, enjoy with mixed berries.