Vegetarian Raspberry Cheesecake

I have a sweet tooth. Before I began my journey to a healthier me, I would indulge in my sweets love affair multiple times a day. Of course, one of the first things I do after becoming vegetarian is find a substitute for my desserts. If you are looking to lose weight, this may not be the right substitute for you. It has a whooping 400 calories a slice! Definitely share this one with friends to prevent downing the entire thing by yourself.
I needed a recipe that would be an acceptable substitute at work and family gatherings. I tried a few other recipes I found on Pintrest that went directly into the trash after their completion, but this beauty from TheMovementMenu.com was a winner!

This recipe takes hours to chill and has a 1 1/2 prep time for the cashews. If you are looking for something to whip up in 10 minutes, you may want to keep browsing.

Crust

• 2/3 cup pecans
  
• 1/3 cup walnuts
  
• 6 pitted dates
  
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  
• pinch salt
  

Filling

• 2 cups raw cashews (soaked)
  
• 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp honey
  
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (full fat)
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil (room temp)
  
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  

Topping

• 2 cup raspberries
  
• 3 tablespoons honey