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Raw Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Cups {Vegan And Gluten Free}
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RAW ORANGE CREAMSICLE CHEESECAKE CUPS {VEGAN AND GLUTEN FREE}

Raw Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Cups {Vegan And Gluten Free} - so simple to make, with creamy texture and fresh citrus flavor. Cute mini desserts for people, who have chosen to follow vegan lifestyle.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:

  • FOR THE CRUST:
  • 1 cup pitted prunes (pitted dates could be used)
  • 1 cup walnuts

FOR THE CHEESECAKE:

  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews , soaked in water for at least 6 hours
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • zest from 2 medium oranges
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil , cooled to room temperature
  • pinch of salt

FOR GARNISHING:

  • hemp seeds
  • cacao nibs
  • orange zest

Instructions

FOR THE CRUST:

  • Add prunes to a food processor. Blend until small bits are formed. Remove from food processor.
  • Add walnuts and pulse until very small pieces are formed.
  • Add prunes and pulse a few times, until combined.
  • You can lightly spray a muffin tin with oil spray.
  • Place a strip of parchment paper at the bottom. Add about 1 tbsp of the crust mixture and pack to the bottom of the muffin tin.
  • Refrigerate until you are ready with the cheesecake batter.

FOR THE CHEESECAKE:

  • Rinse and drain cashews.
  • In a blender, combine cashews, coconut oil, orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice, salt and maple syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour mixture into each muffin slot, filling almost to the top.
  • Freeze until hard for at least 4 hours.
  • When ready to remove from the muffin tin, you can either carefully heat the outside of the tin with a hair dryer for 15-30 seconds, or using a small knife, loosen the cheesecake, when pull the parchment strips to take it out.
  • Garnish and serve.
  • Keep frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.5mg