Gluten Free and Dairy Free Blueberry Cheesecake

Vegans rejoice! There’s a new dairy free option in town for desserts! And it’s gluten free too! Brought to you by Balance to Bliss. Just one bite, and you’ll be hooked! If you’ve ever made cashew cheese or butter, then this recipe will seem somewhat familiar to you. If you can’t use cashews due to allergies, or if you don’t mind using dairy, you can always make appropriate substitutions to fit your dietary needs.
Here we go!

Get ready, because this thing is rich and delicious!

CRUST

3 cups crushed graham crackers, gluten-free, vegan

1 tbsp maple syrup

1⁄3 cup coconut oil, melted

CHEESECAKE

1 and 1/2 cups raw cashews (soaked)

1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/3 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled

2/3 cup full fat coconut milk, refrigerated

1/3 cup pure maple syrup

BLUEBERRY TOPPING

3 cups fresh blueberries

½ cup coconut sugar

¾ cup of Wild Blueberry Superfruit Puree

¼ cup water

Dash of sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

3 tbsp cornstarch (preferably GMO-free) + 3 tbsp water (combine to make

a slurry)

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

METHOD

1. In a mixing bowl, mix your graham crackers, maple syrup and melted coconut oil to

create your crust. Once formed, spread and press on the bottom of your cake dish.

2. Soak your cashews in boiling water for 1 hour, drain the water.

3. Place soaked cashews, coconut oil, coconut milk and maple syrup in the blender. Blend

until smooth and pour over your crust. Place in the freezer for an hour.

4. Add 2 cups of your blueberries, coconut sugar, Wild Blueberry Superfruit Puree, salt and

water in a saucepan and bring to a small boil for about 8 minutes or until your berries are

soft.

5. Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken your blueberry mixture. Stir frequently until thick, for

about 1-2 minutes.

6. Remove from heat, add the last cup of blueberries and place in the fridge to chill to room

temperature.

7. Place cooled blueberry mixture on top of your cheesecake layer.

8. Cut, serve and enjoy this blueberry treat!