1h
6-8
Servings
Easy
Lemon no-cheesecake
A sweet crust with a sweet and tangy no-cheesecake lemon layer that is perfect for a healthy sweet snack
Ingredients
This recipe is for a 20 cm baking tray
Crust:
- 90 grams (1 cup) oats (gluten free if needed)
- 65 grams (1 cup) of shredded unsweetened coconut (see notes)
- 1 Pinch of salt
- 100 grams of pitted dates (if they are not soft, soak them in water for 15 minutes)
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract or aroma
- 40 ml almond milk (oat, coconut or soy milk is also fine)
Topping:
- 1 package (350 g) of silken tofu (drained)
- 100 ml fresh lemon juice lemon juice
- Zest from one lemon
- 3 tsp of stevia or 90 grams of cane sugar
- 40 gr (3 tbsp) of coconut oil
- 2 tbsp of cornstarch
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract or aroma
- 1/4 tsp of turmeric for colour
Optional: icing sugar for dusting
If you are looking for a soy-free alternative, you can replace the silken tofu with a greek yoghurt (or a high fat plant-based yoghurt) alternative and a handfull of soaked cashews.
Preparation
- Prepare the Crust: In a blender or food processor, combine shredded unsweetened coconut, oats, and a pinch of salt. Add dates, vanilla extract, and plant-based milk and blend until you achieve a crumbly mixture that holds together when pressed between your fingers.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the lined baking tray.
- Preheat your oven to 190 degrees C (375 degrees F)
- For the filling: In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients listed under "filling ingredients."Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the creamy filling mixture over the prepared crust in the baking tray and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the edges of the filling appear slightly dry.
- Let the baked bars cool. Note that the center may still be wobbly, but it will firm up as it cools. For best results, refrigerate the baking pan for a couple of hours to allow the cream to set.
- You can serve it with some dusted icing sugar. Store all in the refrigerator.
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