Gluten Free Recipes — Cashew Recipes

Make this no-bake dessert slice for a refreshing, creamy and tangy treat! Even better, this dessert is completely vegan and gluten-free too! The slice will keep in the freezer for up to two weeks (if it lasts that long!) so this is a great make-ahead dessert!

Makes 15 squares

Vegan, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Refined Sugar Free

What you'll need   

• Base Ingredients

• 1 cup desiccated coconut (preservative free)
• 12 apricots (preservative free)
• 2-2.5 Tbsp coconut oil
• ½ cup Almond Meal
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp Chia Seeds (optional)

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  Filling Ingredients

• 5 cups cashews
• 300g Coconut Milk Powder + 300g filtered water or 1 can (400ml) coconut cream
• ½ cup softened coconut oil
• ⅓ cup lime juice
• ¼ cup maple syrup or sugar free sweetener such as Birch Xylitol
• Zest of 2 limes

Method

1. 1. Add all base ingredients into a food processor and blitz until combined.
   2. Press the base mixture into a lined slice tin evenly.
   3. Place in the fridge to set while you make the filling.
   4. Add all filling ingredients into a high speed blender and blitz until completely smooth and creamy.
   5. Pour the filling on top of the base.
   6. Place in the fridge to set.
   7. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes just before serving, it’s delicious semi-frozen and tastes almost like cheesecake.
   8. Slice and enjoy.