Name: Blackberry Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients: BASE INGREDIENTS; 130 gm dates; 100 gm boiling Water; 280 gm nuts of your choice (almonds/cashews/walnuts); FILLING INGREDIENTS; 50 gm pitted dates; 200 gm boiling water; 260 gm cashews; 1/4 tsp vanilla (optional); Pinch salt; TOPPING INGREDIENTS; 120 gm cold water; 10 gm arrowroot; Juice of half lemon; 2 cups frozen Blackberries

Blackberry Cheesecake

A creamy dairy-free cheesecake with a naturally sweet date and nut base, a smooth cashew filling, and a vibrant blackberry topping. This Thermomix-friendly recipe creates a beautiful plant-based dessert perfect for sharing.

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Course: Dessert

Keyword: Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 20

Chill Time: 4

Servings: pieces

Author: Yvonne's Thermomix Connection

Ingredients

BASE INGREDIENTS
130 gm dates
100 gm boiling Water
280 gm nuts of your choice almonds/cashews/walnuts
FILLING INGREDIENTS
50 gm pitted dates
200 gm boiling water
260 gm cashews
1/4 tsp vanilla optional
Pinch salt
TOPPING INGREDIENTS
120 gm cold water
10 gm arrowroot
Juice of half lemon
2 cups frozen Blackberries

Instructions

To prepare the base
Place the dates and boiling water into the Thermomix bowl to soften 2 min / 90°C / speed 1
Add the remaining base ingredients and mix 10 sec / speed 7, or until the mixture reaches a sticky, crumbly consistency
Press firmly into the base and sides of a lined cake tin and set aside
To make the filling
Soak the filling dates in boiling water for 2 minutes to soften
Drain and add to Thermomix bowl with the remaining filling ingredients. Blend 45 sec / speed 10, or until very smooth and creamy
Pour the filling over the prepared base and smooth the top
Prepare the blueberry topping
Place arrowroot, lemon juice and water into the Thermomix bowl. Heat 40 sec / 70°C / speed 2.
Add the blackberries and cook 2–3 min / 70°C / reverse / speed 1, until the mixture thickens and forms a light gel.
Spread the topping gently over the cheesecake
Leave in fridge for at least 4 hours to set

Notes

Tip text

Enjoy with a spot of whipped yoghurt

Blackberry Cheesecake