Oh my gosh, that mango-tt is wonderful! This cake truly meets all requirements!It’s vegan, gluten-free, doesn’t require baking, and it will definitely work. Perfectly ripe mangoes are the secret to this recipe.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups vegan graham cracker crumbs (or any other vegan cookie crumbs)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
For the filling:
- 2 cups raw cashews (soaked in water for at least 4 hours or overnight)
- 1 cup fresh mango chunks
- ½ cup coconut cream
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the mango topping:
- 1 cup fresh mango chunks
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the graham cracker crumbs until they turn into fine crumbs. Add melted coconut oil and maple syrup, and pulse until well combined.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 8-inch springform pan or a pie dish. Place it in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Drain the soaked cashews and rinse them under cold water.
- In the food processor, combine the soaked cashews, mango chunks, coconut cream, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling mixture onto the crust and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator and let it set for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, decorate the top with fresh mango chunks.
- To serve, remove the sides of the springform pan or carefully slice and serve directly from the pie dish.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 350-400
- Total Fat: 26-30g
- Saturated Fat: 15-18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11-12g
- Carbohydrates: 26-30g
- Fiber: 3-4g
- Sugar: 14-18g
- Protein: 7-9g