Gluten Free Raw Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients:

• High-Powdered Blender
For the Filling
• 4 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
• 1/2 cup pumpkin meat, cubed
• 1 cup carrot juice
• 1/2 cup raw agave nectar
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
• 2 teaspoons liquid vanilla
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/16 teaspoon cloves
• Raw cocoa nibs, for garnish
For the Crust:
• 1 cup whole raw walnuts or pecans
• 3/4 cup raw oats (or more nuts)
• 1/3 cup chopped pitted soft dates (or raisins)
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate crust)
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
For the Raw Caramel Sauce:
• 1/2 cup dates
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (or see recipe for raw "liquid" vanilla below)
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
For the Raw Whipped Cream:
• 1 cup whole, raw cashews
• 1/2 cup grape juice from green grapes
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid vanilla
• 1 1/3 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 Tablespoons agave nectar
For the Liquid Vanilla:
• 2 vanilla beans
• 1/4 cup filtered water

Instructions:

To Make the Filling:
1. Using a high-powered blender, combine soaked cashews, pumpkin meat, carrot juice, agave nectar, coconut oil, liquid vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, if using. Blend on high speed until creamy and fluffy, and set aside for later use.
To Make the Crust:
2. In the bowl of your food processor, pulse nuts until fine ground, add dates and salt and process until creamy, and transfer to a medium size bowl.
3. Add nuts and stir to combine thoroughly.
4. Transfer to the bottom of a 9-inch springform (for cheescakes or tart tan) and distribute evenly.
To Assemble the Cheesecake:
5. Scoop filling over crust and refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours or up to 5 days. If making in advance, feel free to freeze it, covered, for several weeks.
6. When ready to serve, remove ring from springform pan, transfer to a serving plate, and garnish with raw caramel sauce, raw whipped cream, and top with raw cocoa nibs, if desired. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water, cleaning knife between each slice.
To Make the Raw Caramel Sauce:
7. Soak dates in warm water until plump, about 2 minutes. (For a true raw dessert, do not soak in water over 115 degrees F.)
8. Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth.
To Make the Raw Whipped Cream:
9. Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until fluffy.
To Make the Liquid Vanilla:
10. Chop vanilla beans into tiny pieces and add to your high-speed blender.
11. Add water and blend until smooth.
12. Refrigerate or freeze and defrost as needed.

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