Chocolate Cheesecake
Crust Ingredients:
6 dark chocolate squares, melted (at least 60% cocoa)
2 cups of organic pecans
1/3 cup of fresh dates
Directions:
Fill a small saucepan with about an inch of water and simmer. Turn off the heat. Put the chocolate in a bowl and then place the bowl in the hot water until the chocolate is melted. Stir the chocolate until it is smooth. Remove from heat once it is melted and smooth. Process the pecans and dates in a food processor—adding chocolate when blended. Press mixture into a coconut oil-greased pie plate or into a springform pan.
Cheesecake Ingredients:
4 cups of organic cashews, soaked
1 cup of rapadura
1 cup of cocoa butter (or coconut oil)
8 dark chocolate squares, melted (at least 60% cocoa)
1/2 cup of pure water
2 teaspoons of vanilla
Directions:
Fill a small saucepan with about an inch of water and simmer. Turn off the heat. Put the chocolate in a bowl and then place the bowl in the hot water until the chocolate is melted. Stir the chocolate until it is smooth. Remove from heat once melted and smooth. Process the remaining ingredients in a food processor—adding the water slowly and the chocolate when blended. Pour mixture onto the crust. Place in freezer to set up. Serve.
Serves 8
Recipes courtesy of Extraordinary Health Team