Description
With its hint of mint and rich chocolate drizzle, elevates the classic Avocado Lime Cheesecake to a new level of sophistication and flavor. Enjoy your culinary creation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup pecan nuts
- 10 dates
- ¾ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
- Sea salt
- 5 avocados
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ½ cup raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
- 50g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), for drizzling
Instructions
- Soak the almonds in cool water for about 8 hours. In a separate bowl, soak the pecans for 4 hours. This softens them and enhances their flavor.
- Drain the almonds and pecans, then transfer them to a food processor. Add the dates, 1/4 cup of coconut oil, and a pinch of sea salt. Blitz until you achieve a crumbly, sticky mixture.
- Press this nutty base into a 9-inch/22 cm tart pan, ensuring an even layer. Chill in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- For the filling, peel and roughly chop the avocados. In the food processor, combine avocados, lime juice, lime zest, the remaining coconut oil, raw honey, vanilla extract, and a small pinch of sea salt. Add the fresh mint leaves for a refreshing twist. Blend until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- Pour this vibrant green filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Let the cheesecake set in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes.
- Just before serving, melt the dark chocolate and drizzle it over the cheesecake for a luxurious finish. Optionally, garnish with additional lime zest and mint leaves for extra flair.
Notes
Itemised Preparation time with Detailed Instruction
- Soaking the Nuts:
- Almonds: 8 hours
- Pecans: 4 hours
- These can be soaked simultaneously, so the maximum time for this step is 8 hours.
- Making the Crust:
- Processing the nuts with dates, coconut oil, and salt: about 10 minutes (assuming gathering and measuring ingredients is included).
- Pressing the mixture into a tart pan: about 5 minutes.
- Chilling the crust: 15 minutes.
- Preparing the Filling:
- Peeling and chopping avocados, and blending with other ingredients: about 15 minutes (including the time to measure and add each ingredient).
- Assembling and Setting the Cheesecake:
- Pouring and smoothing the filling: about 5 minutes.
- Letting the cheesecake set: 60 minutes.
- Final Touches:
- Melting chocolate and drizzling it over the cheesecake, plus additional garnishing: about 10 minutes.
Total Active Preparation Time: 45 minutes (sum of active working times: processing, pressing, blending, assembling, and garnishing).
Waiting Time: 8 hours 75 minutes (sum of soaking nuts and setting times).
Overall Time: 8 hours 120 minutes (sum of total active preparation time and waiting time).
This recipe requires significant waiting time mainly for soaking the nuts and for the cheesecake to set. The active preparation time is relatively short.
- Prep Time: 45 min
Keywords: Avocado Lime Cheesecake