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Christian Vegetarian Association Presents:
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Raw Cheesecake With Chocolate Ganache
(ww.BrazenKitchen.com)

 It's all about love this week. Chocolate lovers rejoice! Raw food lovers rejoice! Animal lovers rejoice! Dive into this delectable homage to love. Smooth and creamy, rich and dreamy, this Valentine's Day love bomb will kindle your (com)passion, soothe your soul, and tantalize your taste buds. It's irresistible.
 
Ingredients:
 
For Crust
3/4 cup almonds
 3/4 cup macadamia nuts
 3/4 cup pitted medjool dates
 1 tsp sea salt
 
For Filling:

3 cups cashews
2 Tbsp. lemon juice, fresh
1/2 cup agave syrup or maple syrup
 3/4 cup coconut oil, liquid (melt slightly if solid)
1 tsp. vanilla
 1/2 pint raspberries, optional (or other berries)
 
For Ganache
1 1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup dairy-free creamer
 
Directions:
 
Crust:

- Grind nuts into small pieces with salt in a food processor.
- Add dates and process until combined and sticky.
- Press into the lined bottom of a springform pan and refrigerate or freeze until set.
 
Filling:

- Cover the cashews in water and soak for about an hour.
- Drain and place in blender with the rest of the filling ingredients.
- Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust for preferred sweetness and tartness.
- Pour into springform pan. Place in freezer to set.
 
Ganache
- Place chips in a heatproof bowl. Slowly heat creamer in a pan, take off heat when it simmers.
- Pour over chocolate chips and mix until chocolate is melted.
- Cool for a few seconds while mixing. Pour over filling.
 
Decorate with fresh berries. Place in freezer to set. When firm, transfer to fridge until ready to serve. 

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