Raw Snickers Cheesecake

Introducing: your favorite candy bar in raw vegan cheesecake form! Every component of this awesome dessert works together with all the ingredients to form a decadent treat that tastes just like a Snickers. The base is made from caramel-y Medjool dates and chocolate, the cashew filling is swirled with caramel and a little bit salty, and it's topped with roasted peanuts, chocolate, and plenty of dairy-free caramel sauce. Good luck stopping at just one slice!

RAW SNICKERS CHEESECAKE [VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE]

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE CARAMEL SAUCE:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon melted vegan butter
• Non-dairy milk, as needed

FOR THE BASE:

• 12 Medjool dates
• 1 3/4 tablespoons buckwheat groats
• 2 teaspoons raw cocoa beans

FOR THE FILLING:

• 1 cup cashews
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 3 teaspoons coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3-4 teaspoons agave syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon vegan caramel sauce

FOR THE DECORATION:

• Roasted peanuts
• Toasted buckwheat
• Pieces of vegan chocolate
• 2 teaspoons vegan caramel sauce

PREPARATION

TO MAKE THE CARAMEL SAUCE:

1. In a blender, combine  1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon melted vegan butter, and a splash of non-dairy milk and blend until smooth.

TO MAKE THE BASE:

1. Put all the ingredients for the base in the blender and mix it until a dough is formed.
2.  Press the dough into a round shape and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

TO MAKE THE FILLING:

1. Put all the ingredients for the filling into the blender and mix until it reaches a creamy consistency.
2. Now, pour it over the cooled base and place in the freezer for 3-4 hours.

TO MAKE THE TOPPING:

1. Meanwhile, roast the peanuts and toast the buckwheat.
2. When ready, decorate with peanuts, chocolate pieces, buckwheat, and caramel sauce.

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