Concorde Grape Cheesecake with Fig and Grape Puree
Description
There are few things in this world more divine than fresh concorde grape juice. An absolute elixir of antioxidants to shield all of your cells from inflammation and damage. We recommend making some extra juice and drinking a glass (maybe with a little lime and sparkling water) while making this cheesecake by Heather Pace!
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Ingredients
Crust:
1 cup macadamia nuts
1 tbs agave
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Filling:
1 cup fresh concorde grape juice
1 1/2 cups cashews
1/4 cup + 2 tsp agave
2 tsp lemon juice
3 tbsp melted coconut oil
1 tbsp lecithin
Fig and Grape Puree:
1/2 cup concorde grape juice
1/2 cup halved, dried black mission figs, packed
1 small pitted medjool date
1 tsp chia seeds, optional (helps to gel the mixture)
Methods/steps
Crust:
In a food processor, grind the nuts. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse a few times to combine. Press into the bottom of an 8" spring form pan.
Filling:
Blend all but the oil and lecithin, until completely smooth and creamy. Now add the remining two ingredients and blend again.
Pour the filling over the crust. Chill in the fridge or freezer until set.
Fig and Grape Puree:
Soak the figs/date in the grape juice until plump and soft.
Puree all ingredients, including the chia seeds, leaving a little bit of texture.
Spread the mixture over the filling, or serve on the side!
