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Raw Blood Orange Cheesecake Bars {Vegan And Gluten Free}
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RAW BLOOD ORANGE CHEESECAKE BARS {VEGAN AND GLUTEN FREE}

Raw Blood Orange Cheesecake Bars {Vegan And Gluten Free} - these cheesecake squares and a must try! Inspired by my Blood Orange Cheesecake Bars recipe, these are packed with nutritious ingredients, naturally sweetened, dairy and gluten free.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE CRUST:

  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 1 cup dried prunes
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

FOR THE CHEESECAKE BATTER:

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews , soaked for 6 hours
  • 1/2 cup blood orange juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp blood orange zest
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil , melted
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

FOR THE BLOOD ORANGE LAYER:

  • 3/4 cup blood orange juice
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup water (optional)
  • 1 tbsp agar powder (optional)

Instructions

  • Process prunes until small pieces are formed.Process nuts until fine meal forms. Add prunes, cocoa powder, maple syrup and process again, until crumby loose dough forms.
  • Line a 8x8 inch square dish with parchment paper. Transfer the prune-nut mixture and pack it evenly to the bottom of the dish. Refrigerate, until you are ready to pour the cheesecake better on top.
  • In a blender, combine soaked, rinsed and drained cashew, blood orange juice, maple syrup, blood orange zest, coconut oil, salt and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour cheesecake batter over the crust and freeze for 2 hours.
  • Prepare the top blood orange layer - in a bowl combine blood orange juice, 1/4 cup of water and maple syrup.
  • In a separate bowl combine agar powder and 1/4 cup water. Let it stand for 10 minutes, until it blooms. Then liquify in the microwave or over a double boiler.
  • Combine agar/water mixture with blood orange mixture. Pour over the frozen cheesecake and refrigerate for 30 minutes, then freeze for at least 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, cut into 9 squares. Keep frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 4090kcal | Carbohydrates: 407g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 272g | Saturated Fat: 117g | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 4460mg | Fiber: 31g | Sugar: 264g | Vitamin A: 2070IU | Vitamin C: 194.5mg | Calcium: 647mg | Iron: 20.4mg