Gluten-Free Vegan No-Bake Lemon and Goji Berry Cheesecake
This No-Bake Goji Berry Cheesecake is an easy and healthy recipe made with clean, real food ingredients. It's a plant-based dessert that can be prepared in about 10 minutes and is soy-free, dairy-free and egg-free!{ Plant-Based | Raw | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | Egg-Free | No-Bake | No Refined Sugar | Paleo-Friendly | Medical Medium }
Add all ingredients for the crust in a food processor and process until well combined and crumbly.
Transfer the crust mixture to a 4-inch springform cheesecake pan and press down firmly, then set aside.
For the cheesecake:
Optional: Soak the cashews for 30-60 minutes in filtered/purified water. When done, drain and rinse with filtered water. This loptional extra step will make the cashews soft and the mixture extra creamy and smooth.
Add all ingredients for the cheesecake to a Vitamix and blend on HIGH speed until it's smooth and creamy, with no lumps or pieces of cashews.
Transfer the filling mixture into the cheesecake pan on top of the crust mixture.
Spread evenly and tap the cheesecake pan lightly on the counter top so the mixture settles to the bottom.
For the topping:
Sprinkle the goji berries over the top of the cheesecake and lightly pat them down.
Transfer the cheesecake pan to the freezer for approximately 1-2 hours, or until hardened and firm.
Set out on the counter top to slightly thaw for about 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving because it will be frozen solid.
Store in an air-tight BPA-free container in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to serve because it will get soft and lose it's shape if left out at room temperature.
Notes
Recipe inspired by and slightly adapted from: https://detoxinista.com/2012/05/raw-lemon-meltaways/Serving Size: This recipe will make (1) small cheesecake in a 4-inch mini springform cheesecake pan. Nutritional information is calculated for 1/4 of the cheesecake which is (1) serving.