Raw Cashew Dreamcake

Recipe by: PezMaster Uploaded by Drimble Wedge

Picture from http://mynewroots.blogspot.com/

Crust

• 1/2 cup raw almonds (pecan or walnuts will also work)
• 1/2 cup soft Medjool dates
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt

Filling

• 1-1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
• juice of 2 lemons
• 1 vanilla bean
• 1/3 cup raw coconut oil (melted)
• 1/3 cup agave nectar
• 1 cup raspberries (I use frozen ones that I've picked over the summer)

Directions

1. Place nuts and dates in a food processor with sea salt and pulse to chop until they are to your desired fineness (process a finer crust longer than a chunky one). Test the crust by spooning out a small amount of mixture and rolling it in your hands. If the ingredients hold together, your crust is perfect. Scoop out crust mixture in a 7” spring-form pan (if you don’t have a spring-form pan, use a pie plate lined with saran wrap), and press firmly, making sure that the edges are well packed and that the base is relatively even throughout. Rinse food processor well.

2. Warm coconut oil and agave nectar in a small saucepan on low heat until liquid. Whisk to combine.

3. In the most powerful food processor / blender you own (you decide which one has the most torque) place all filling ingredients (except raspberries) and blend on high until very smooth (this make take a couple minutes so be patient).

4. Pour about 2/3 (just eyeball it, you can’t make a mistake!) of the mixture out onto the crust and smooth with a spatula. Add the raspberries to the remaining filling and blend on high until smooth. Pour onto the first layer of filling. Place in freezer until solid.

5. To serve, remove from freezer 30 minutes prior to eating. Run a smooth, sharp knife under hot water and cut into slices. Serve on its own, or with fresh fruit. Store leftovers in the freezer (what leftovers?).