Raspberry + Vanilla Cheesecake Bars

Raspberry + Vanilla Cheesecake Bars

Omega-3's fatty acids are essential for our bodies, yet our modern diets are often lacking in this important nutrient. Flaxseed oil is one of the most concentrated plant-based sources of Omega-3 available, and it's more versatile than you may think.

We worked with Reece Hignell to develop these dreamy Raspberry and Vanilla Cheesecake bars that are not only a great source of Omega-3 but are chock-full of healthy and nutrient dense ingredients.
A flaxseed oil base is topped with cashew 'cheesecake' for a healthy twist on an all time classic. This may be be our new favourite recipe!

Prep Time:

20 minutesย 

Cooking time:

10 minutesย 

Servings:

16ย 

Ingredients:

Base

2 cup (200g) cup gluten-free plain flour
1 (100g) cup almond meal
ยฝ cup (55g) coconut sugar
ยผ cup (50g) melted coconut oil, melted or softened
2 tablespoons (20g) Melrose Flaxseed Oil
Pinch sea salt

Filling

1.5 cups (200g) raw, unsalted cashews, soaked in water for 2 hours, then drained
ยผ cup (50g) full-fat coconut cream
ยผ cup (45g) coconut oil, melted or softened
โ…“ cup (100g) rice malt syrup
ยฝ lemon, juice and zest
1 vanilla bean, seeded
2 cups raspberries, divided

To serve (optional)

Bee pollen
Pistachios, roughly choppedย 

Method:

  • Preheat an oven to 180โ„ƒ and line and grease a 20cm x 30cm baking tin with baking paper.
  • To make the Base Layer, add all ingredients to a food processor and blitz until you form aย dough.
  • If the dough isnโ€™t coming together add a dash of water until it does.
  • Press into theย base of the prepared baking tin. Place into the oven to bake for 10 minutes
    until lightlyย golden.
  • Remove and allow to cool until firmed up.
  • Meanwhile, clean out your food processor and add the soaked cashews, coconut cream,
    coconut oil, rice malt syrup, lemon, vanilla bean and half of the raspberries into the foodย processor.
  • Blitz on high for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides every now and then untilย the batter is smooth.
  • Add in the remaining raspberries and pulse a few times to disperse in the mixture.ย 
  • Spread evenly over the base layer.
  • Place the Raspberry + Vanilla Cheesecake Bars in the freezer to set for 2 hours or the fridge
    for 4 hours, before slicing into rectangles and sprinkling over bee pollen and pistachios to serve.

Tips:

Ensure you soak your cashews in advance - the cheesecake layer will not get smooth
otherwise!

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