Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake

vegetarian | gluten free | egg free | soy free | dairy free | vegan

Prep time: overnight* + 4-h cooled before serving

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What You’ll Need:

2 c raw, unsalted cashews

1 can pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)

1/3  c coconut oil, melted 

½  c pure maple syrup 

juice of 2 lemons 

1 tsp pure vanilla extract 

1 tsp sea salt 

½  tsp cinnamon

½  tsp nutmeg 

This recipe is designed to be crustless, but if you have a favorite pie crust (whether home made or store bought), use this as filling!

For serving:

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:  cocoa powder and/or ¼  c raw macadamia nuts, crushed


* I know, I know. Soaking nuts sounds weird!  Trust me.  Place the 2 c raw cashews in a glass container, cover generously with filtered water & sit at room temp overnight. 

Drain & rinse cashews with cool water.

Combine all ingredients (except for toppings) in a food processor until smooth.

Use a spatula to transfer to a standard size pie pan.

Pop in fridge for 4-6 hours.  

Remove from fridge just before serving.  Sprinkle with cocoa powder and/or macadamia nuts if desired.

Serves 6.