VEGAN DRAGON FRUIT CHEESECAKE BARS

These vegan dragon fruit cheesecake bars are a perfect healthier option for dessert. They’re completely raw and made with wholesome nutritious ingredients.

Sometimes we all need a little dessert. For me, that occasionally means indulging in some delicious cookies or chocolates. For those times where I just want to nibble on a little something sweet, I love keeping vegan cheesecake bars in my freezer.

INGREDIENTS
BROWNIE BASE
1 cup walnuts
1 1/4 cup Medjool dates
1/4 cup cocoa powder
pinch of salt
DRAGONFRUIT SWIRL
1 cup chopped dragonfruit
1/2 cup raspberries
1 tbsp maple syrup
CHEESECAKE LAYER
2 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight, then drained & rinsed
3/4 cup coconut cream* (see note)
6 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 cup brown rice syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp lemon zest
DRAGONFRUIT SWIRL
1 cup dragonfruit, chopped
1/2 cup raspberries
1 tbsp maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS

1. Line an 8×8 inch baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
2. Add the walnuts, dates, cocoa powder, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until it forms a dough.
3. Using your fingers or the back of a large spoon, press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.
4. Place in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
5. In a small saucepan, add the dragonfruit, raspberries, and maple syrup on medium heat stirring for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 5 minutes until the fruit breaks down into a syrup. Set aside.
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for full instruction please see: choosingchia.com

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