Lemon Manuka Cheesecake
Servings: 10
This silky, creamy and zesty Lemon Manuka Cheesecake suits a range of dietary preferences including dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free and egg-free. I
Ingredients
Filling
- 400 g raw cashew nuts (3 cups), approx
- 150 ml canned coconut milk (⅔ cup)
- 70 g coconut oil (⅓ cup)
- 1 lemon/s - zest and approx. ⅓ cup juice
- 110 g Barnes Naturals manuka honey (⅓ cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla
Base
- 80 g shredded coconut (1 cup)
- 100 g almond meal (1 cup)
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp Barnes Naturals manuka honey
Serve
- 60 g macadamia nuts (½ cup)
- 1-2 tbsp Barnes Naturals manuka honey - to drizzle (optional)
- Edible flowers - or fresh berries to decorate (optional)
Instructions
- Start with soaking the cashew nuts. Place them in a large bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for 30-60 minutes.
- Line the base of a spring form cake tin (I used a 22cm tin). I slightly grease the tin with coconut oil then press the baking paper into the base.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the base in a bowl or food processor and mix (or pulse) to combine. Press into the base of the tin and set aside in the fridge.
- Once the cashews have soaked, place all of your filling ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor. I used a vitamix. Blend on high until the filling is smooth and silky and has no lumps or grit. It should be the consistency of a smooth cream cheese. You may need to scrape the sides of your blender or processor a few times.
- Taste and adjust the sweet/ sour flavour by adding more honey or lemon to your taste.
- Pour over the base and place in the fridge for 2-3 hours to set. Once set, remove from the tin and place on a serving plate.
- While the cheesecake is in the fridge, toast your macadamia nuts in a pre-heated oven at 120°C for 8-10 minutes and allow to cool fully.
Serve
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with the macadamia nuts and drizzle with more manuka. Decorate with flowers or fresh berries. Enjoy immediately.
Store
- This can be made ahead.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.