April 06, 2020 · Written by Foodtolive Team

Vegan Dragon Fruit Cheesecake

It is a bright creamy cashew cheesecake using beautiful dragon fruit powder – perfect healthy pink coloring agent for raw desserts.

Prep Time: 15 min (+8 hours for soaking) | Cook Time: 20 min (+4 hours for chilling) | Total Time: 35 min | Servings: 12 slices

INGREDIENTS:

Crust:

Cheesecake:

  • 2 cups cashews (soaked overnight and drained)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup cacao butter (melted)
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1tsp red dragon fruit powder
  • 1 tsp coconut butter (soft)

Topping:

  • red dragon fruit powder
  • fresh raspberries/strawberries

vegan dragon fruit cheesecake nutrition

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. For the crust mix all ingredients in a bowl until you end up with a soft but workable dough. Line your loaf tin with parchment paper and press in the dough evenly using your hand. Transfer to the freezer while preparing the cheesecake layer.
  2. For the cheesecake layer add all ingredients to your high-speed blender/food processor and blend away. Grab your loaf tin form the freezer and pour in the cheesecake mousse. Chill for 4 or more hours, until it is chilled and has firmed up.
  3. Serve topped with dragon fruit powder and fresh raspberries or strawberries.

Enjoy!