I'm not a coffee lover... except in desserts. Tiramisu is my all-time favorite, but this cheesecake is a close second. Made only with plant-based ingredients and with a super creamy filling that melts in your mouth. You really have to try it!

Ingredients

For 8 people

For the base

• 1 1/2 cups of macadamia nuts or cashew nuts

• 2 coffee beans

• 1 teaspoon of raw cocoa powder

• 1 cup pitted Medjool dates

• 1 pinch of ground cardamom

• 1 pinch of vanilla

• 1 pinch of salt

For the filling

• 2 cups of soaked cashews*

• 1/2 cup of coffee

• 1/2 cup melted cocoa butter

• 1/3 cup of a sweetener of your choice (maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar….)

• 1 tablespoon of coffee beans

• 1/2 teaspoon of raw vanilla powder

• 1 pinch of fleur de sel

Preparation

1. Place the macadamia nuts and coffee beans in a food processor. Grind until you have smaller pieces.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and continue grinding until the dough begins to come together.

3. Grease a round cake tin (20cm, with a removable rim) or several small tins with coconut oil. Line the base with parchment paper, if desired. Place the mixture in the base and press down with your fingers to form an even layer. Store in the refrigerator.

4. For the filling, place all the ingredients in a blender and blend for several minutes, until you obtain a thick and creamy mixture. You can add some coconut cream to achieve the desired consistency. Taste and adjust the flavor if necessary.

5. Pour the mixture over the base. Freeze for about 2 hours or until firm (enough to slice). Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

*Place warm, filtered water in a bowl and add a tablespoon of salt. Stir to dissolve. Place the nuts/cashews in the bowl – the water must cover them. Let them soak for 6 to 24 hours. If the temperature is too high, soak them in the refrigerator to prevent them from becoming bitter. Soaking helps inhibit enzymes that interfere with nutrient absorption, and the salt helps activate the beneficial enzymes essential to our digestion. You can use this technique to soak any nut/seed.