Raw chocolate peanut butter cheesecake recipe

I am beyond excited to share this Raw chocolate and peanut butter cheesecake recipe with you all, it’s truly one of the most mouth-wateringly good desserts and perfect for a healthy dinner party, no really!

Not only is it delicious, it’s good for you too. Cashews nuts contain wonderful minerals such as calcium, zinc, iron and folate, which make them an excellent food to aid bone health. These nutrients also help the formation of collagen, which is vital for supporting your body’s tissues and healthy skin.

Ingredients
1½ cups oats (can use gluten-free oats)*
1 cup pitted Medjool dates
1tbsp water
½ cup cashews
2-4tbsp cacao powder

*Note, to make the crust completely raw substitute the oats for 1.5 cup of cashews

Peanut butter layer
1 cup peanut butter
1tbsp coconut oil
1 cup almond milk
1/3 cup pitted medjool dates

Chocolate layer
1 ripe avocado
1 banana
4tbsp melted coconut oil
1/3 cup pitted medjool dates
1/3 cup cacao powder

Garnish
1/3 cup peanuts
A pinch of salt

Method

The base
Blend the cacao, cashews and oat to a crumb in your food processor. Pour into a bowl. Then add your dates and a tablespoon of water, blend until a smooth paste has formed. Add the date paste to your bowl and totally combine so it easily sticks together.

Place into the bottom of a spring form cake or tart tin. Spread, and form the base evenly. Place in the fridge.

Peanut butter layer
Blend the dates, peanut butter, coconut oil and the milk until completely smooth. Spread on top of the cake base and place in the freezer. (This will harden it up quicker than in the fridge.)

Chocolate layer
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Once it’s been in the freezer for around 15 minutes it should be hard enough to pour the chocolate mixture over it. Spread the chocolate evenly and then place in the fridge. Leave in the fridge for at least two hours before serving. Garnish with toasted peanuts, roasted in a pinch of salt!

Directions for eating!
Once this dessert is ready, place it in the freezer to harden and then remove it. Allow it to thaw (melt) before tucking in. Make sure you don’t get impatient and eat it still semi-frozen, as although it’s still delicious, it’s so much more magical when it melts in your mouth.