Calamansi Cheesecake

April 24, 2019
By Weizel Gulfan

This unique Filipino dessert combines the tangy and citrusy flavors of calamansi with the creamy and rich texture of a cheesecake, capturing the taste buds of food enthusiasts worldwide. 

This no bake dairy-free cheesecake makes for the perfect tart cake this summer. Clean like fruit, decadent like dessert. Indulge in this guilt-free dessert anytime!

Pili-Cashew

Crust Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raw pili nuts
  • 1cup raw cashew
  • 3 ounce date paste (add more if it needs more binding)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla
  • Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

Procedures:

  1. Process all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Add VCO if necessary.
  2. Lightly grease cheesecake pan with VCO. Settle the crust at the bottom layer to flatten.  

 

Calamansi Filling

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups raw cashews , soaked overnight
  • 1 1/2 cup cashew milk (or blended cashews with water)
  • 1 /2  cup calamansi juice
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup  Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)

Procedures:

  1. Put all ingredients in blender except VCO.
  2. Blend well until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add oil.
  4. Pour into pie pan with prepared crust.
  5. Place in freezer to set for 1-2 hours or until middle of pie is firm.
  6. Finish and garnish pie.
Weizel Gulfan

Weizel Gulfan

Weizel Gulfan is a nutrition and wellness consultant for health brands like Heilen Medical, Breville, Misso, Echo Store among others. She is a macrobiotic chef and is also certified to teach yoga.

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