Mint Choc Chip Cheesecake
One of my favourite smoothies turned into a beautiful cheesecake! This cheesecake is made with coconut cream instead of cashews to keep the cost of it down. The refreshing peppermint taste will sure be a hit at your next family gathering.
GLUTEN FREE | PALEO | VEGAN | RAW | DAIRY FREE
Serves 16 slices
1 large cake or two smaller cakes
Approx. $17.31 AUD per batch - $1.08 AUD per slice
Equipment Required: Springform cake tin & food processor

Base Ingredients
1 ½ cups Medjool dates, pitted
2 cups desiccated coconut
Filling Ingredients
1 can coconut cream
1 ½ cups Medjool dates, pitted
¼ cup coconut oil
2 cups spinach
1 frozen banana
7 drops peppermint edible essential oil or 1 tsp. peppermint extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Topping Ingredients
½ cup macadamias or ¼ cup cacao nibs
Chocolate Sauce Ingredients
2 tbsp. coconut oil, melted
2 tbsp. coconut cream
1 tbsp. cacao powder
2 tbsp. coconut sugar or rice malt syrup
Cheesecake Directions
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Prepare a springform cake tin with coconut oil spray.
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Blend base ingredients together in a food processor.
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Once combined, press the base ingredients into the cake tin.
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Blend filling ingredients together in a food processor and purse until smooth.
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Once smooth, pour the mixture over the base and freeze for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight.
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Serve with crushed macadamias or cacao nibs and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
Sauce Directions
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Whisk all ingredients together and drizzle over cheesecake.
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The coconut oil will give an ice magic affect and harden the sauce when it is drizzled over the cold cake.
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Enjoy!
Tip – The base ingredients can be made in date rolls for a tasty snack after dinner to satisfy sweet cravings!
The filling ingredients can also be made into a mint choc chip chia seed pudding by adding ½ cup chia seeds to the mixture. Allow to-set overnight and enjoy!


