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Strawberry Cashew Slice

This easy strawberry slice recipe is bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Layers of cashew cream with hints of vanilla, with intensely fragrant strawberry jam on top of a no-bake crust. It tastes like summer in a dessert!

Cashews and strawberries are two of my favourite flavour combinations.This no bake refreshing, but oh-so-moreish slice has texture that is creamy and smooth, with a tart pop from the strawberries that makes it hard to stop at just one slice.

Conveniently enough, the combination of the creamy filling with a hint of lemon and the juicy, tart strawberries make it look rather festive, so while it’s a perfect year-round easy sweet treat, it’s also a fantastic festive treat too.

The bottom layer is tasty with a nutty base that has a crunch to it with almonds, coconut and dates to sweeten. The middle layer is rich, vanilla flavoured cashews and coconut cream. The top layer is strawberry and chia jam, simple to make and tops this slice off perfectly – nothing short of a mouthful of heaven! 

Show stopping, pretty and perfect, a recipe complete with three healthy layers of deliciousness. Get set to experience the timeless magic of a classic that's about to redefine your dessert expectations.

This ‘healthified’ dessert slice contains only wholesome ingredients. It is full of creamy goodness without any refined baddies! This means no white processed flour, sugar, butter, condensed milk, cream cheese or artificial food coloring or flavours.

This is hands down the best slice I ever made! I am not kidding. I have made many amazing desserts like brownies, cakes, cheesecakes and so on, but this one is so special. It’s rich, moist, soft, creamy, lush, and super delicious! It looks a million dollars on a plate at a celebration gathering.

The protein and healthy fat content from the nuts and coconut ensures that this slice not only tastes good, but you won't need to be reaching for another one as it is pretty darn filling!

With its crunchy, nutty crust and its smooth and creamy top layers, this dessert is a slice of sunshine on a plate. Whether you are planning a summer barbecue or just craving a sweet escape, this recipe is one of the easiest ever!

Luxurious, creamy, sweet and seriously amazing. It delivers the classic after-dinner treat you are craving but in a satisfying yet nutrition-packed treat. A delight for the eyes, as well as your taste buds, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

You will be asked for the recipe.

 

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, healthy no bake strawberry clice recipe, healthy strawberry cheesecake, no bake strawberry cheesecake slice, strawberry cashew slice

Servings 16

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1 cup almonds or walnuts
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup oats, instant or quick

Cashew Cream Filling

• 2 cups cashews, soaked 3+ hours and drained
• 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream, full fat (solid part only) *see note below
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1-2 lemons, juice and zest depending on how lemon-ey you prefer
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Chia Jam Topping

• 2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (only if needed)

Instructions

Base Crust

• Note: Place the can of coconut cream in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making this slice to allow coconut cream to separate.

  Line an 8 x 8” baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the slice out easier for cutting.

  Place almonds into a food processer and process until broken down and crumbly. Add dates, coconut and oats and continue to process until mixture is sticky and well combined.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your slice base crust.

  Press the base mixture into the bottom of your pan or dish evenly with a spatula or back of a spoon. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

   

Cashew Cream Filling

• Open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard.

  Place all filling ingredients, cashews, coconut cream, coconut oil, honey, vanilla, lemon juice and zest into the food processor and process until smooth and creamy.

  Depending on the power of your blender this might take a few minutes. Stop blending to scrape the sides if necessary and continue to blend until smooth.

  Taste test and add more honey or lemon if you think it needs it.

  Pour the filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.

  Place the slice in fridge while you make the strawberry jam topping.

Strawberry Chia Jam

• Heat fruit in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is heated through and begins to break down and bubble. You can break up the fruit with a fork so its more sauce like or leave some of the strawberries whole so its more chunky.

  Stir in the chia seeds and lemon juice until combined. Then taste, and stir in 1 or 2 tablespoons honey if needed.

  Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.  (The jam will thicken considerably as it cools.)

  Pour the strawberry jelly on top of the chilled cashew cream filling.  Cover the slice with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to set for 4 hours (or overnight).

  Once set, use a hot wet knife to cut the slice into 16 slices or more smaller squares depending on your preference.

  To store - place the bars in an airtight container and refrigerate. They will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days.

  You can also freeze them in an airtight container for up to a couple of months. I recommend first slicing the cheesecake into individual bars so that you can defrost them as needed. Then just allow them to sit at room temperature for an hour before serving.

   

   

   

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If you are looking for more delicious, healthy, no bake desserts and treats to help you reach your health, wellness and fitness goals, you will love my collection here: Blended Bites