We here are mud are a pretty chill group, but sometimes we gotta get a little fancy. Ever since Drake said he loves to go to Cheesecake Factory the wait has been a little long for us. So rather than wait for a table you can make your own cheesecake, with shrooms! Not those kind but you know what we mean. If you're feeling fancy give this Raw Mud Cheesecake a try!

Ingredients

Ingredients (Crust)

• 2 cups raw almonds
• 1 cup shredded coconut
  
• 1 cup medjool dates (pitted and chopped)
  
• 2 tbsp cacao
  
• 1 tbsp MUD\WTR
  
• ½ tsp raw vanilla
  
• ½ tsp salt
  

Ingredients (Filling)

• 2 cups soaked raw cashews
  
• 1 cup coconut oil
  
• 1 can coconut cream
  
• 1 cup maple syrup
  
• ¼ cup cacao
  
• 1 tsp raw vanilla
  

Directions

1. Pre-soak your cashews in water for 4-6 hours and set aside.
   
2. In a food processor, first add the almonds and process for about 30 seconds.
   
3. Add all the remaining crust ingredients and process for another 30 seconds until every ingredient is well-mixed.
   
4. In a round 9-inch baking pan, add the crust from the food processor and press it down gently to the pan so it becomes uniform.
   
5. To make the filling, add every ingredient (including the priorly-soaked cashews to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
   
6. Pour filling onto the crust and refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
   
7. Once it's set, remove from fridge and decorate with berries, edible flowers, or anything else your heart desires.
   
8. Enjoy!

Serves 12-16 people

Recipe by Chef Gabe