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Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake
Copyright © 2016 Kristy Turner, from But My Family Would Never Eat Vegan. Reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Experiment.

This special seasonal vegan cheesecake is as delicious as it is beautiful, and there's no baking involved. Tips: Refrigerate a can of coconut cream. The cream will harden and separate from the water. Use a can opener and lift off the lid. Carefully spoon out the solid coconut cream. Discard the water (or save it for later use if you wish). Soak the raw cashews in warm water for at least 4 hours.

INGREDIENTS FOR CRUST:
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
cooking spray
INGREDIENTS FOR FILLING:
1 1/2 cups raw soft cashews, soaked
6 tablespoons chilled coconut cream
1/2 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/3 cups pureed pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:
1. To make the crust: Place the dates in a food processor and process until they’re in small pieces. Add the pecans and process until crumbly. Add the
almond flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt, maple syrup, and coconut oil and process until incorporated and the mixture holds together when squeezed.

2. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly spray the inside of the pan with cooking spray. Transfer the crust mixture to the pan and spread it evenly along the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides. Place pan in freezer.

3. To make the filling: In a blender, combine the cashews, coconut cream, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, then transfer 1/4 cup of the mixture to a small bowl and set aside. Add the pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to the processor. Blend until smooth. Pour
on top of the crust and spread it evenly.

4. Drizzle the reserved cashew cream over the top. Carefully drag a toothpick or skewer through the coconut cream and pumpkin mixtures, making a marbleized pattern. Cover the pan, return to the freezer, and freeze for 2 hours. Transfer to the refrigerator until ready to serve. Remove the sides of the springform pan, slice, and serve. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

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