Chocolate and Mandarin Raw Cheesecake

Enjoy the rich flavor of cheesecake made with chocolate and mandarin. This dish is perfectly sweet with a zing of mandarin which goes really well together. You can make it at home conveniently as the ingredients used in this dish are easily available.

         Try this at home and present it in your style.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST:

1/2 cup almonds
2 dates, pitted and chopped
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp coconut oil, melted
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt 

INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING:

3/4 cup cashews, soaked
1/2 cup cacao powder
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 cup mandarin juice
1/2 tsp mandarin zest
1 Tbsp maple syrup
3 dates
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
Pinch of salt 

METHOD:

STEP 1. In a food processor pulse the almonds until broken down.

STEP 2. Add the remaining crust ingredients and process a few times until you get a dough.

STEP 3. Press into a 4 inches springform pan using your fingers to form an even layer. 

STEP 4. Leave in the freezer for 30 min until it firms up. 

STEP 5. Rinse the pre-soaked cashews and drain them well.

STEP 6. Blend all the filling ingredients together (except coconut oil) in a high-speed blender until very nice and smooth. 

STEP 7. Stream the coconut oil into the mixture.

STEP 8. Pour the cream over the crust and put it again into the freezer for at least 3 hours. 

STEP 9. Remove the cheesecake from the mold and transfer to the fridge before serving.

STEP 10. Decorate with pomegranate seeds and mandarin slices 🍊🍫

   Your Chocolate and Mandarin Cheesecake is ready to serve. Enjoy it with your family and friends.