Have you ever tried golden milk? It’s one of my favorite beverages to drink any time of year at any time of day. It’s warm, it's comforting and it relaxes me as soon as I take the first sip which is pretty much everything I need in life right now. The ingredients pack a powerful punch of healthiness, like turmeric for its antimicrobial effects and its anti-inflammatory effects from the cinnamon and ginger. I’ve turned golden milk into a donut recipe, a smoothie, and also a raw cheesecake recipe. I participated in a bake off at the local Vegfest a few years ago and received an honorable mention for the following recipe. I hope you find it soothing and delicious.
No Bake Vegan Golden Milk “Cheezecake” Cups
Ingredients for the crust:
- 1½ c raw walnuts
- 3 oz pitted dates
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ c shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp water
Directions:
In a food processor, lightly process the walnuts. Add the dates, sea salt, and cinnamon and process again. Next add the shredded coconut and vanilla extract. Process until combined. Add the water and process until the mixture sticks together. Spoon 2 tablespoons of crust into lightly oiled muffin tins or small cups/tumblers and press it down to flatten. If using a muffin tin, cut a 2" by 6" piece of wax paper and lay it on the bottom of the cup with the sides hanging over the edges. This makes it easier to pop the cakes out when you're ready to eat them. Refrigerate the crusts for one hour.
Ingredients for the filling:
- 1 c raw cashews soaked in water 6 hours or more
- 1 can of coconut milk refrigerated overnight
- 3 Tbsp melted coconut oil
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp agave or the sweetener of your choice
- 1 Tbsp ground turmeric
- ¾ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Directions:
Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture on top of the crusts and freeze overnight. Remove from the freezer 1-2 hours before eating them and top with shredded coconut. Enjoy!
