Three Nut Lemon Cheese-Less Cheesecake

Tristan Welch, KYN’s Executive Chef,, has crafted a delectable recipe for you, thoughtfully emphasising fresh, seasonal ingredients, satisfying flavours, and a harmonious nutritional balance.

Don't compromise your New Year's resolutions this January - try this Three Nut Lemon Cheese-less Cheesecake. Treat yourself to a delightful, guilt-free dessert beloved among KYN residents, whether as part of a dementia-friendly Christmas feast, or simply as a luxurious dessert to enjoy throughout the year.

What sets it apart?

No added sugar, a lineup of truly nourishing ingredients, and a generous serving of omega-3 fatty acids, giving your cognitive function a post-Christmas boost. Start the new year with a dessert that's both delicious and health-boosting!

INGREDIENTS:

Base:

30g coconut oil, plus extra for greasing
200g ground almonds
100g walnuts
150g soft pitted dates

Cheese-less “Cake” Topping:

400g cashew nuts
120g coconut oil
100ml almond milk
2.5 lemons zested and juiced

METHOD:

Soak the cashew nuts overnight in water in the fridge or cover them with boiling water for 1 hour before starting the recipe.
To make the base, blend together the coconut oil, ground almonds, walnuts, soft pitted dates, and a pinch of salt in a food processor until they form a crumbly mixture.
Grease a tart case with coconut oil and press the mixture firmly into the base. Place it in the fridge to set for about 30 minutes.
To make the 'cake', strain the soaked cashew nuts and put them into the food processor.
Warm the coconut oil and add it to the processor along with almond milk and the zest and juice of lemons (keep a quarter of the lemon zest for garnishing). Blend the ingredients until you get a smooth mixture.
Spread the prepared 'cake' mixture onto the chilled base evenly. Place the assembled tart in the fridge to set completely, which usually takes around 2-3 hours.
Once set, garnish the tart with the reserved lemon zest.

Enjoy!

At KYN Care Homes, we hope you’ll enjoy this beautiful dessert! We know the importance of great food at Christmas, whether you’re hosting your family or visiting. At our luxury care homes in London, all our residents are able to enjoy high-quality food, prepared by some of the most talented chefs in the city.

If you’re looking for more recipes to make your festive period special, some of our residents’ favourites include: