Blackforest Chocolate Cheesecake (raw)
This decadent Blackforest Chocolate Cheesecake by Vanessa Sherwood drew quite a knockout reaction when she posted it on the forum. I’m sure you can see why. It is bursting with sweet cherries layered between a chocolate crust and a creamy chocolate cheesecake filling. Vanessa advised the members of the forum they can purchase raw cacao butter and coconut oil for great prices at Organic Living Food. She also said it can be replaced with a dark Green and Black’s chocolate bar. I know what some of you will be making your loved ones this Valentines!
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I love love love mulberries. They’re one of my top three favorite dried fruits, and are like sweet, chewy candies without the refined sugar. I was fortunate enough to taste fresh mulberries a few summers ago, and wow, what a treat! Mulberries are high in antioxidants and a rich source of vitamin C and iron, so get your snack on! I keep a stash of these dried gems in my purse for emergency snacking purposes, and I particularly enjoy mixing them into dark raw chocolate. They also make a fabulous topping for ice cream – when they’re cold, they’re crunchy! For a great breakfast cereal, toss them with dehydrated buckwheat, cacao nibs, and drizzle it all with cold almond milk. Yum!
Recently I was inspired to turn these goodies into a creamy, luscious mousse! I use irish moss to thicken and “fluff” the mixture. Irish moss is a seaweed rich in minerals, and is high in protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, in addition to other nutrients. It also acts as a skin nourisher and softener, so make extra irish moss gel and wear it as a face mask! Continue Reading / See Additional Photos
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Yum. That’s all I gotta say about this incredible creation. Now I am on the west coast at the moment where the produce at the Farmers Market is in full gorgeousness so please forgive me if you are reading this and do not have these fruits at your local market…BUT if you are lucky enough to have them, do yourself a favor and get your ass to the Farmers Market and buy some organic Strawberries and Guavas straight from your trusted organic farmer. If you can’t find guavas where you live and you wanna try another tropical fruit, substitute mango or fresh young coconut meat for the guavas. And if you wanna keep it easy peasy, you can always just make a straight up strawberry sorbet! Either way, you and your guests will thank me. Period. These combinations are sooooooooooo easy and delicious. You may wanna jump back and kiss yaself!
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For the Sorbet:
3 boxes of fresh Strawberries, washed and stemmed
1 box of fresh Guavas, washed and peeled
pinch of Sea Salt
2/3 cup agave
1 TB Vodka (yes I said Vodka — it helps with the freezing and the texture!)
1 TB real Vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetend soymilk or organic cream (non-vegan)
Juice of half a meyer lemon (you can use a regular lemon if you can’t find the meyer)
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Photographer: Julie Morris
Similar to the traditional Greek sesame candy “Pasteli,” which is made with honey and sesame seeds, these superfood candies take advantage of yacon syrup’s more complex flavor and healthy benefits. Crunchy and chewy at the same time, these all-natural candies are addictingly delicious. If you cannot find pre-roasted/toasted sesame seeds, use raw ones — just pop them in the oven for 5 minutes at 350 degrees ahead of time.
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For the Candies:
½ cup yacon syrup
¼ cup hemp seeds
½ cup toasted sesame seeds
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Photographer: Omid
Chocolate Pistachio Kiss (raw)
Creamy, delicious, irresistible and wickedly rich chocolate dessert. It is prepared with totally raw and natural cocoa powder and pistachios. Be good before trying this treate!
Serves about 2 people
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For the Chocolate Pistachio Kiss:
1 cup raw cocoa powder
1/2 cup dried pistachios, soaked
2 Tbsp coconut oil
3 Tbsp raw coconut flakes
2 Tsp cocoa butter
Honey (according to your sweet tooth)
1/2 orange, segmented
A pinch of pink Himalayan pink sea salt
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Chocolate Chestnut Blackbottom Pie (vegan)
Recipe by Veganlicious
I think these are the richest, most decadent things I’ve ever made. Very chocolaty in flavor and lovely and smooth in texture.
Serves 4 people
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For the Ingredients:
350 grams (12.3 oz) sweetened chestnut puree
100 grams (3.5 oz) pure chocolate (dark chocolate bar)
12 vegan chocolate waffer cookies or vegan Oreos
2 Tbs. vegan margarine
2 Tbs. coconut oil (optional)
Vegetarian whipped cream (e.g. Soyatoo! Soy Whip) and chocolate leaves as garnish
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Apricot Tarts with Chocolate Sauce (vegan)
Recipe by Veganlicious
These pretty tarts are very nice and light, especially nice after a full meal. Using a heart shaped tart form makes them a perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day.
Serves 4 people
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For the Crust:
1 & 1/4 Cups Unbleached White Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
2 TB Powdered Sugar
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 Cup Coconut Oil (measure it in solidified form, in a dry measure)
2 TB Vegan Margarine, Chilled or Frozen
1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
3-5 TB Ice Water
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Uncheesy Cassis Cake (vegan)
Recipe by Veganlicious
The smooth rich taste of blackcurrant cheesecake. This lovely uncheesy cake was very easy to make and the taste was divine.
Serves 2 people
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For the Uncheesy Cake:
1 1/2 cups plain soy yogurt, drained of water
2 Tbs. cashew butter
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I was inspired to create a raw version of this after seeing something similar ‘cooked’ in a cafe one rainy afternoon. The mix of chocolate and orange is a classic and can really hit the spot when you’re looking to spoil yourself or your guests.
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For the Crust:
¾ Cup Carob Powder
1 Cup Almonds
½ Cup Dates
4 TB Coconut Butter
2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
2 Tsp. Cinnamon
¼ Tsp. Sea Salt
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Cacao Pistachio Florentine and Mint Ice Cream Sandwich
(Raw)
Serves 4
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For the Ice Cream:
2 Cups Cashews
1/2 Cup Coconut Butter/Oil
1/4 Cup Agave Nectar
1 Vanilla Pod
1 Cup Almond Milk*
1 Tsp Lemon Juice
1/2 Cup tightly-packed Fresh Mint Leaves
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