Description
These charming individual chocolate cheesecakes are made with all-natural ingredients and are completely butter-free, egg-free, and refined white sugar-free, served in delightful jam jars.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the base:
- ¼ cup plain wholemeal flour
- ¼ cup buckwheat flour
- ½ cup brazil nuts, ground
- 1½ tbsp macadamia oil
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup – organic if possible
- ½ tbsp cold water
- Sea salt
- For the pudding:
- 300g silken tofu, drained in a fine sieve for at least 20 minutes
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1½ tbsp almond butter
- 60g dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tbsp cacao powder – or good quality cocoa
- Zest of half an orange
- 1 tbsp arrowroot
- Sea salt
- For the candied orange rind:
- Thinly peeled rind of ½ an orange
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 1½ tbsp water
- 1/3 cup plain yoghurt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare two ramekins or ovenproof dishes, or use two old jam jars.
- For the base, combine the wholemeal flour, buckwheat flour, ground brazil nuts, macadamia oil, maple syrup, cold water, and a pinch of sea salt in a food processor. Process until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the base mixture evenly into the bottom of each ramekin or jar. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- For the chocolate filling, blend the silken tofu, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a blender until smooth. Stir in the melted dark chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Divide the chocolate mixture evenly between the two jars, smoothing the tops with a spoon.
- Return the jars to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the tops are set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Allow the cheesecakes to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set completely.
- Before serving, top each cheesecake with a dollop of vanilla yoghurt and a sprinkle of candied orange peel.
Notes
These cheesecakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Use organic maple syrup for the best flavor. You can substitute the brazil nuts with almonds if desired. Ensure the chocolate is fully melted before mixing it into the filling for a smooth texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0