Cinnamon your cheesecake

[Itza]

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3032&d=1182384588

Is that raw? Where do I get that recipe?

[Rawkinlocs]

...for that cheesecake? Looks so good! I've tried the ones with all the coconut oil/butter and they always have too much of an overpowering coconut oil flavor to them :( But that looks SO good...just had to ask even if you disappoint me by saying it's one of those coconutty cakes.

[Cinnamon]

Thank you both for asking about the recipe! I actually messed around with the "Just Like Cheesecake" recipe that has been floating around here for a while and came up with what I think actually IS the best raw cheesecake! We eat it so fast I should start making two at a time because they freeze so well. I find this one very light on the coconut oil by only using 1/2 cup and the consistency was just fine without any coconutty flavor, I hope that helps Rawkinlocs! Here is what I did...

Crust

1 cup dates
1 cup walnuts

Food processor and press into pie pan.

Filling

For the Cheese:
3 cups of cashews (soak in a bowl for at least an hour this will make them nice and soft)
3/4-1 cup of lemon juice (and orange combo, heavy on the orange)
3/4-1 cup honey (and/or agave)
1/2 cup of coconut oil, melted (I put it in a bowl over another bowl of warm water)
1 banana (this is the KEY ingredient to make it extra smooth and creamy!)
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1/2 cup water

To make the cheese, blend the cashews, lemon, honey, coconut oil, banana, vanilla, and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until smooth and adjust to taste. (could add orange extract and/or cocoa powder for variations)

Pour the cheese mixture onto the crust.

Place the cheesecake into the freezer until its nice and firm (I put it in for 3-4 hours tops).

Then I put cheesecake into the fridge for about an 1 hour.

For sauce:
1 bag of berries (this picture is with raspberry sauce and I used soaked dates)
1/2 cup of dates or 1/4 cup of honey

Blend the ingredients and place it in a container.

I pour the sauce on the cheesecake when I cut myself a piece.

[Rawkinlocs]

Hmmm...feeling skeptical he-eeerrrre...even 1/2 cup of coconut oil sounds like an awful lot. I wonder just HOW key that is to having it successfully set up.

So, about that banana...does it make the cheesecake taste banana-y?

Thanks for sharing your modifications, though! :)

[Cinnamon]

You know I was thinking that it really doesn't even need that much coconut oil, maybe 1/3 cup or less would accomplish the consistency it seems to add. The banana really doesn't add any flavor (with all those cashews!) but just using 1 made it so creamy like the old fashioned SAD cheesecake I used to make (a lot!) and loved.

Maybe try a 1/2 recipe and use a really small amount of the coconut oil, I think it may work as long as you freeze it to firm it up.

[wyjoz]

Rawkinlocs: I used: OMEGA NUTRITION 100% organic coconut oil not the virgin ! It has no coconut taste or smell !!!!!!! It reminds me of '''Crisco''' !

for the 'bananna' could we use 1/2 avocado that makes things creamy and no taste ????

Joz

[Cinnamon]

Rawkinlocs: I used: OMEGA NUTRITION 100% organic coconut oil not the virgin ! It has no coconut taste or smell !!!!!!! It reminds me of '''Crisco''' !

for the 'bananna' could we use 1/2 avocado that makes things creamy and no taste ????

Joz

I just went and looked and I did use the OMEGA NUTRITION 100% organic coconut oil, now I know why there wasn't any coconut taste or smell!! And yes, it does remind me of Crisco, I am so glad you posted about this.

And I'd think the avocado might work, although in such a large recipe for me the banana didn't really have any flavor. If anyone tries the avocado please post and let us know how it worked!

[spicyfull]

Thanks for Sharing, Cinnamon.................

[wyjoz]

When I saw the texture of this coconut oil and it did not have any coconut smell to it I remembered ''cake decorating' class and the Crisco we used. This is what I used on my Lemon Poppy Seed Cake Frosting ! I WAS SHOCKED AT THE RESULTS -- It was like SAD frosting ! Joz

http://rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?p=261365#post261365

[Rawkinlocs]

Oh YAY! Thanks Joz and Cinnamon! I know our co-op sells Omega Nutrition - I used to buy the "Virgin" one and that particular one tastes just like Alissa's that she sells (the Virgin De Coco) but I've also seen the non-virgin one, so I'll get that one and try it out! Thanks again!

[SchoolOfRAWk]

...for that cheesecake? Looks so good! I've tried the ones with all the coconut oil/butter and they always have too much of an overpowering coconut oil flavor to them :( But that looks SO good...just had to ask even if you disappoint me by saying it's one of those coconutty cakes.

I agree. Not when you use EXPELLER PRESSED, though. That does not taste coconutty.

[SchoolOfRAWk]

Thank you both for asking about the recipe! I actually messed around with the "Just Like Cheesecake" recipe that has been floating around here for a while and came up with what I think actually IS the best raw cheesecake! We eat it so fast I should start making two at a time because they freeze so well. I find this one very light on the coconut oil by only using 1/2 cup and the consistency was just fine without any coconutty flavor, I hope that helps Rawkinlocs! Here is what I did...

Crust

1 cup dates
1 cup walnuts

Food processor and press into pie pan.

Filling

For the Cheese:
3 cups of cashews (soak in a bowl for at least an hour this will make them nice and soft)
3/4-1 cup of lemon juice (and orange combo, heavy on the orange)
3/4-1 cup honey (and/or agave)
1/2 cup of coconut oil, melted (I put it in a bowl over another bowl of warm water)
1 banana (this is the KEY ingredient to make it extra smooth and creamy!)
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1/2 cup water

To make the cheese, blend the cashews, lemon, honey, coconut oil, banana, vanilla, and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until smooth and adjust to taste. (could add orange extract and/or cocoa powder for variations)

Pour the cheese mixture onto the crust.

Place the cheesecake into the freezer until its nice and firm (I put it in for 3-4 hours tops).

Then I put cheesecake into the fridge for about an 1 hour.

For sauce:
1 bag of berries (this picture is with raspberry sauce and I used soaked dates)
1/2 cup of dates or 1/4 cup of honey

Blend the ingredients and place it in a container.

I pour the sauce on the cheesecake when I cut myself a piece.


I thought this looked like the Just Like Cheesecake recipe.... I think that is super without the banana. You think the texture is off without it? I'm sure 1 banana isn't going to be a huge deal either way, the more nutrition the merrier, right? It's a great, simple recipe. Love it!

[Cinnamon]

I thought this looked like the Just Like Cheesecake recipe.... I think that is super without the banana. You think the texture is off without it? I'm sure 1 banana isn't going to be a huge deal either way, the more nutrition the merrier, right? It's a great, simple recipe. Love it!

Actually I think the banana in it makes it possible to cut down on the coconut oil, to keep the consistency just right. And yes, a but more nutrition from the banana doesn't hurt either!

I had wanted to cut down on the fat (from the coconut oil since I didn't think it would work well to cut down on the amount of nuts) and this seemed to do the trick for me. I think I may use 2 bananas the next time I make it and just 1/4 cup coconut oil, hopefully the consistency will remain the same. Enjoy!

[lavendarJ]

okay, okay, i think i'm trying this recipe out this week (tonight if I have time to soak the cashews).... i promised my sis i would make one for her...i don't have a springform pan...am i going to be disappointed if i just use the regular disposable aluminum or should i get a springform?

[Rawkinlocs]

Hey lavendar!

I don't own a springform pan either. I didn't make the full recipe...cut it in half...so I had this kinda deep, but not too wide bowl that I used for mine because I wanted it to be thick like all the photos I see.

But if you make the full recipe, I don't see why a regular pie pan/plate wouldn't suffice.

Also, for ME, personally, the KEY thing is to use that coconut oil that is NOT extra virgin, that Omega Nutrition 100% coconut oil as opposed to their extra virgin. This way, it did NOT have that overpowering coconut oil flavor that always plagued me each time I tried to make these cheesecake recipes before.

I was very pleased with the outcome of this one...with the banana and all. Even my eldest daughter who was skeptical (due to past attempts) ate the last little sliver last night and declared that "need to make some more"...so that was a good sign!

[lavendarJ]

Thanks Rawks...I gotta feeling about this one...this is the one....if I can get my twin to go for this then he will be open to other things....

[Cinnamon]

okay, okay, i think i'm trying this recipe out this week (tonight if I have time to soak the cashews).... i promised my sis i would make one for her...i don't have a springform pan...am i going to be disappointed if i just use the regular disposable aluminum or should i get a springform?

I didn't use a springform pan either although it sure would be pretty presented that way. I used a glass pie pan (probably a 9 inch?) and it worked fine!

Enjoy, it really is GREAT!!! :D

[lavendarJ]

Thanks Cinnamon...today is the day. I will have to enjoy the looks on everyones faces while until my fasting period is over. So, this cake only needs 4 hours to freeze and then it's actually ready to eat? Or do you take it out after the 4 hours and then put it in the fridge for an hour and then dig in?

[lavendarJ]

Guess who...it's me again..one more question..Did anyone use a different crust than the one mentioned here? If so, please share--thanks

[samariah]

Is this omega nutrition coconut oil expensive? i want to try this! i dont mind coconut but the overpowering coconut flavor can be sickening sometimes.

[Eilene]

I have been using half walnuts & half macadamia nuts. I love it with the macs. Next time though, I'm going to try it with pecans & dates.

[lavendarJ]

Okay so a minor setback has occured....I didn't get a chance to do the cake until later this evening (just finished about a half hour ago) due to more pressing needs.....Anyway, I think I'm at the finish line and I go to put the cake in the freezer and the glass dish that I have used is too wide to fit on the freezer shelf:eek: :D :o ...So anyway, I stuck the cake in the fridge and in the morning I am going to take it over to my sister's house and put it in her freezer and soooo... I hope this does not affect the cake in a negative way....I wasn't even thinking at the time when I selected that dish---DUH

[lavendarJ]

The cheesecake was a success with everyone. We had unexpected family show up from Mississippi. I had a cousin ask for some...It seems that everyone had the same feelings however, too much lemon. Next time, I will just try it with 1/2 cup of lemon juice. The lemon seemed to be the overpowering. Yet, it was a success with the kids...Thank you Cinnamon for this recipe.... I'm going to snap a picture with the camera phone

[Cinnamon]

The cheesecake was a success with everyone. We had unexpected family show up from Mississippi. I had a cousin ask for some...It seems that everyone had the same feelings however, too much lemon. Next time, I will just try it with 1/2 cup of lemon juice. The lemon seemed to be the overpowering. Yet, it was a success with the kids...Thank you Cinnamon for this recipe.... I'm going to snap a picture with the camera phone

I am so glad you and everyone else enjoyed it! I did find I like it better heavy on the orange side rather than the lemon, so I use some of both but more of the orange juice.

Can't wait to see a pic of it!! Thanks!

[lavendarJ]

Oh yeah...I forgot to mention that I didn't have any oranges to juice and so I did all lemon... will definitely remember the orange next time.....

[Rawkinlocs]

I love it with all the lemony goodness! I did make it with half orange and half lemon juice, but after tasting it, I decided to add more lemon juice. Just personal preference.

One thing I'd like to also try is to blend the cashews and lemon juice and let it sit out for a little while to kinda ferment a little and then add the rest of the ingredients and see if that makes it even more "cream cheese-like" in flavor.

[tisha]

This cheesecake looks amazing. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I have some extra limes. I wonder how that would taste? I think I will try a lemon/lime combo.

[spiralgirl]

Eilene,

Okay I made the cheesecake recipe and did the half walnuts and half macadamia nuts for the crust. (divine and kind of caramely). The thing was I didn't have the right nuts for the filling so did 1 cup of sunflower seeds, 1 cup of pecans, 1 cup of almonds and it still came out divine.

Cinnamon,

Thanks for posting this. Here is my work of art:

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/7273/rawcheesecakesx1.jpg

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/2042/rawcheesecakeslicevc1.jpg

I made it in a small cheesecake pan and was so happy with it.

[JennaBoBenna]

I never liked SAD cheesecake, but I decided to make this recipe because it's so simple. Also, I have a dinner party tonight at a WAY overpriced restaurant. So, I halved the recipe and it fit perfectly into a little gladware container :)

It doesnt look so pretty, but oh my! I just know it will be divine!! I tasted it out of the blender and it's gonna be REALLY hard to wait until tonight to eat it! I have it in the freezer right now. I think I might make some chocolate sauce to eat it with, but I'm sure it will be delicious on it's own!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/JennasBucketofFun/IMG_9027.jpg

[CaliRaw]

Are you all using the 1/2 Cup of coconut oil?

[JennaBoBenna]

Are you all using the 1/2 Cup of coconut oil?

I halved the recipe and used 1/4 cup of coconut oil :)

[Rawkinlocs]

I halved the recipe and used 1/4 cup of coconut oil :)

Same here. Before I was schooled on using the Omega Nutrition 100% Coconut Oil as opposed to the extra virgin oil, I used to use less due to the overpowering flavor and got less-than-favorable results.

However, since I've began using that brand and that type of oil for desserts such as this, I use the recommended amount and it works out great! I wanna try it with that cashew flour, though and see how much of a difference it makes texture-wise.

[CaliRaw]

Thank you both! I'm going to try this. I made the Just Like Cheesecake and forgot to soak the cashews. I used less lemon juice too. It tasted like cheesecake, but wasn't as creamy-looking as some of the pictures others posted.

[JennaBoBenna]

Mine ended up tasting really banana-y. I guess I used a large banana :p It was still really good, but it just tasted more like banana cream pie than a cheesecake. But that's fine with me :)
I really loved the lemon juice in it! Very delicious!

[shine72]

The stores around here don't have that Omega coconut oil. They did have Tree of Life or some brand like that and a couple of other brands. Does anyone have any suggestions for a less coconutty-tasting oil other that Omega? TIA!:D

[Stina]

Spiral Girl- beautiful!