gluten free dairy free cheesecake
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Honey Caramelised Fig Cheesecake

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time2 hrs 30 mins
Course: Sweet Treats
Cuisine: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 people

Ingredients

Base

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp molasses optional
  • 1 cup Dessicated coconut
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp cacao

Filling

  • 2 cups raw cashews
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes

Topping

  • 6-8 fresh figs
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp ghee or mild olive oil

Instructions

Base

  • In a small pot over low heat, gently warm the coconut oil, honey and molasses until it has melted.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the warm liquid with the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
  • Press into a lined flan tin.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 180oC for 10 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature.

Filling

  • Soak the cashews overnight in cold water.
  • Drain the cashews, rinse them well and drain again.
  • Place the drained cashews and remaining filling ingredients into a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth. Stop it once or twice and scrape down the sides.
  • When smooth, pour the filling into the flan tin over the cooled base.
  • Refrigerate 2 hours until set.

Topping

  • Slice the figs in half lengthways and set aside.
  • Heat the honey and ghee over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, then add the figs.
  • Cook the figs for about 30 seconds on each side until they just start to soften, but not long enough that they collapse.
  • Arrange the figs over the tart filling.
  • Drizzle the remaining honey mixture over the figs.