This No-Bake Turtle Cheesecake is gluten free, dairy free, paleo, and refined sugar free, and the ultimate holiday dessert. If you like chocolate, caramel, and pecans, this is a must make! Crust •1 1/2 cups almond flour •1/3 cup cocoa powder •1/3 cup maple syrup •1/4 tsp salt Filling •1 1/2 cups cashews (sub 3/4 cup cashew butter if you don’t have a high-speed blender) •1 (13.5oz) can full fat canned coconut milk •1/3 cup maple syrup •1 tsp vanilla extract •1/4 tsp salt Caramel •1 cup full fat canned coconut milk •3/4 cup coconut sugar •1 tsp vanilla extract •1/2 tsp salt Ganache •4oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped •3/4 cup full fat canned coconut milk •3 tbsp maple syrup Other •1 cup + 1/2 cup pecan halves, separated 1. First, make the caramel: add the coconut milk and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil then simmer for 45 minutes, stirring often. Set aside to cool. 2. While it cools, toast the pecan halves at 300F for 8 minutes then let them cool. Once cooled, chop 1 cup of the pecan halves into pieces. 3. Next, make the crust: add the almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and salt to a bowl and mix until a dough forms. 4. Now, prepare the filling: add the cashews, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt to a high-speed blender and blend. 5. Next, prepare the ganache: add the chocolate to a bowl then heat the coconut milk and maple syrup until hot (separately). One hot, pour over the chocolate and mix until smooth. 6. Now, finish the caramel: whisk the vanilla and salt into the caramel then remove 1/3 cup of the caramel and place in the fridge. 7. Finally, assemble the cheesecake: add the crust to an 8-inch cake pan lined with parchment paper and smooth it out. Pour the filling on top then drizzle with the ganache and caramel sauce. Sprinkle with the cup of chopped pecans then swirl everything together using a knife. 8. Place in the freezer for 8+ hours, until hardened, then remove and defrost for 15 minutes. Once defrosted, mix together the remaining 1/2 cup pecan halves and 1/3 cup caramel sauce then pour over the cheesecake and serve!
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