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These raw Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Bars are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and a perfectly refreshing dessert!

Raw Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Bars


  • Author: Lee Hersh
  • Total Time: 7 hours

Ingredients

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For the Crust

  • 2 cups pitted medjool dates, packed (~20)
  • 2 cups raw unsalted cashews
  • sea salt (or more, to taste)

For the Lemon Coconut Filling

  • 2 cups raw cashews, soaked
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • juice from 1 lemon (~1/3 cup)
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. First, place two cups of cashews into a medium/large size bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for 4-6 hours or over night. These cashews are for the filling.
  2. Next, place crust ingredients (pitted dates, raw unsalted cashews, and salt) into a high-speed food processor and process until crumbly.
  3. After ingredients are blended, spray a 9×9 inch pan with coconut oil cooking spray. Gently press crust evenly into the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
  4. Once cashews have soaked for the appropriate amount of time (cashews should be soft and squishy) place all ingredients for the lemon filling (except coconut oil) into a high-speed food processor and blend until smooth.
  5. When ingredients are mixed well and the filling is a smooth consistency, add coconut oil and mix one more time.
  6. Pour filling contents on top of crust. Spread evenly with a spatula and place pan into the freezer for 1-2 hours to set.
  7. When bars are hard and ready to eat. Remove from freezer, top with shredded coconut and lemon zest.

Notes

*Store bars in the freezer for more of an ice cream bar texture or un the fridge for more of a cheesecake texture.

  • Prep Time: 7 hours

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/9
  • Calories: 269
  • Sugar: 12
  • Fat: 18
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 6