Recipe #6

I had been wanting to make this for a while, but when I was requested to make vegan cheesecake, the idea of finally doing avocado cheesecake came. I know putting avocado in a cheesecake wouldn't be the first thing many people think of when they think avocado, but this recipe is seriously good and is completely vegan (dairy free). Limes turn this green cheesecake into more of a key lime pie sort of dessert but I had to make a few little substitutes along the way since I realized I didn't have limes at home, (I juiced oranges instead, so I made a green cheesecake that tasted orange ;) but regardless it was so yum. Now I hand you the glory that is the recipe to this deliciousness.

Vegan Avocado Cheesecake

Crust

- 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

- 1/4 cup chopped pecans

- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup dates

- lime zest 

- pinch of salt

Filling

- 2 avocados (about 1 1/2 cups)

- 1/4 cup lime juice 

- 1/2 cup agave nectar or honey

- a few Tbs coconut oil

Procedure is really easy. Put all the crust ingredients in the food processor. Combine until it comes together. Press into a springform pan and stick in the freezer. Step 2. Put all the filling ingredients in the food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust. Pour on top of the crust. Freeze overnight and enjoy. 

(Serves 4)