Honey, Lemon & Macadamia Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS:

For the base

• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup almonds
• 4 dates (soaked in 1½ cups of water)
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the filling

• 3 cups macadamia nuts, soaked for 1 hour
• ¾ cup good quality honey
• 1 ¼ tablespoons flax meal
• 1 vanilla pod
• Pinch of sea salt
• ¾ cup organic coconut oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 lemons, zested

Garnish

• 8 lemons slices
• Dried orange / lemon peel (optional)

METHOD:

1. Place the ingredients for the base in a processor and blend to a fine crumb.
2. Press into a 23cm spring-form tin or 8 mini loose-bottomed tins (as I have used)
3. Place the liquid from the soaked dates in the food processor and add remaining ingredients.
4. Blend until smooth then pour over the base.
5. Chill for approximately 2 hours until set, then garnish before serving.

Tips:
Serve with coconut cream for an extra treat!