No-Bake Berry Cheesecake

Ingredients 

Berry Jam:

• 1 ½ cups berries, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Crust:

• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup oats
• ½ cup pitted dates
• ½ cup coconut flakes

Pie Filling:

• 1 ½ cups raw cashews
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch sea salt
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoon agar powder (not flakes)
• 1 ½ cup coconut milk
• Juice and zest of ½ lemon
• 2 cups frozen berries

‍ Directions

1. In a small sauce pan, add the berry jam ingredients and cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until mixture becomes bubbly and berries begin to break down (you can use a fork or potato masher to break down the berries). Place the jam mixture into a small bowl and allow the mixture to cool and thicken. Set aside.

2. In a food processor, combine the crust ingredients and process until you have a sticky consistency that holds together. Place the crust mixture into an 8-inch spring form pan lined with parchment paper. Press the mixture evenly around the bottom of the pan so it covers the entire pan. Set aside.

3. In a high-speed blender, add the filling ingredients. Blend until smooth and creamy.

4. Pour the filling mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat. Once the mixture begins to bubble, reduce the heat to medium and stir continuously, for 3 more minutes. The mixture will become thick and bubbly. Make sure the mixture continues cooking for at least 2-3 minutes in order to fully cook the agar.

5. Pour the filling mixture over the top of the prepared pie crust. Place the pie into the refrigerator for 1- 2 hours or until the pie has set. Remove the pie from the springform pan, slice, and garnish with a spoonful of berry jam.