Chocolate Chip Cookie Vanilla Cheesecake {Paleo & Vegan}

This is the best “cheesecake” ever!!! Ever since going dairy free and can’t have cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory I’ve been deprived of cheesecake! Well this is by far better then ” real ” cheesecake and less calories so I cake eat the whole thing in one sitting;)thank you for the great recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookie Vanilla Cheesecake {Paleo & Vegan}

This chocolate chip cookie vanilla cheesecake starts with a thick vegan chocolate chip cookie layer topped with creamy cashew vanilla cheesecake, coconut whipped cream, more chocolate chips and a rich drizzle of chocolate. It's the perfect secretly healthy dessert for any special occasion! Gluten free, dairy free, paleo and vegan.

Ingredients
for the cookie layer:
2/3 cup smooth almond butter
1/4 cup refined coconut oil melted and cooled*
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup blanched almond flour
2 Tbsp coconut flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp sea salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips dairy & soy free or chopped dark chocolate, divided
for the vanilla cheesecake layer:
2 cups cashews soaked for at least 4 hours (or overnight), rinsed well and gently dried with paper towel
1/4 cup refined coconut oil soft but solid
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
for the coconut whipped cream:
1 small can coconut cream chilled overnight (about 2/3-3/4 cup)
1 tbsp pure maple syrup or preferred sweetener
1/4 tsp vanilla
extra chocolate chips if desired
for the chocolate glaze**
1/4 cup refined coconut oil
2 Tbsp raw cacao powder
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. first, make the chocolate chip cookie layer:
2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line an 8” springform pan with parchment just on the bottom, or line a regular 8 inch pan with parchment on the bottom and sides
3. Whisk together the almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla until very smooth. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add to the wet and stir until a dough forms. Chill the dough if very sticky for about 5 minutes, then stir in 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips.
4. get the full instructions @ paleorunningmomma.com

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