Avocado Cheesecake with Pistachio Crust
Avocado is nowadays being used in many different dishes, including desserts. Try out for yourself this fantastic combination of Avocado Cheesecake with a delicious crunch Pistachio Crust! Makes: 13cm cake
You will need:
For the Crust:
- Lamb Brand Pistachios, 150g
- Lamb Brand Salt, pinch
- Medjool dates, 6 pitted
- Maple syrup, 1 tbsp
For Filling:
- Lamb Brand Pistachios, 75g
- Lamb Brand Salt, pinch
- Medium sized avocados, 2 de-seeded and peeled
- Maple syrup, 3 tbsp. Lemon juice, 1 tbsp.
- Orange blossom water, 1 tsp.
Optional Toppings:
- Lamb Brand Pistachios, chopped for sprinkling
- Orange zest, for sprinkling
- Edible flowers
All you have to do is:
- Place all crust ingredients, except maple syrup, into a food processor and process into a crumble.
- Add maple syrup and process again into a sticky crumble.
- Transfer this mixture into a 13cm springform pan and press into a crust along the base and sides. Place in the freezer.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling:
- Place all filling ingredients, except pistachios, into a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add in pistachios and pulse until they are roughly chopped.
- Take the pan out of the freezer and transfer the mixture into the prepared crust shell.
- Carefully smooth out the top to even it out.
- Sprinkle with any decorative toppings.
- Freeze for 4-5 hours or overnight.
Notes:
- Keep any leftovers frozen and take out from freezer about 15 minutes before serving.
- Triple for a 6 inch pan
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