Vegan Cheese Pie With Banana

This vegan banana cheese pie has excellent consistency and exquisite taste. It contains lots of healthy fats and all the benefits of nuts; plus, there’s no need to bake it, which makes it even more nutritious.

Banana Cheese Pie Recipe

Ingredients for the base

• 1 cup unsalted cashew nuts (120 g)
• 1 cup of dates (130 g)
• 4 dehydrated bananas
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (5 g)
• 1 pinch of sea salt
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin coconut oil (30g)

Ingredients for the filling

• ½ cup unsalted cashew nuts (soak in water for 8 hours) (60 g)
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin coconut oil (45 g)

• 2 frozen bananas
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (75 g)
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (15 g)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla paste (5 g)
• 1 pinch of sea salt

base preparation

1. If the dates are not too soft, it is recommended to soak them in hot water about 10 minutes before starting. They will be easier to mix.
2. Add dates, dried bananas and cashews to food processor or shredder.
3. Process the food until the mixture is crumbly and sticky.
4. Melt the extra virgin coconut oil and add it to the mixture.
5. Then add the cinnamon and a touch of sea salt and continue mixing the recipe.
6. Once it is well mixed, let it stand for a few minutes.
7. Prepare a pie mold and cover it with parchment paper.
8. Place the mixture on the mold and press it with a spatula so that it is very compact at the base.
9. Place the base in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set and stay firm.
10. Remove from refrigerator, heat a little and serve.

Preparation of the vegan pie filling

1. First, to prepare the stuffing, it is important to soak the cashew nuts for at least eight hours. This will make your texture creamier.
2. After the indicated time, rinse and drain the cashew nuts.
3. Afterwards, place them in the food processor along with the frozen bananas and mix well.
4. Then add the rest of the ingredients: coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, vanilla paste and chia seeds.
5. On the other hand, mix all the ingredients in the food processor at high speed, until you get a creamy and silky dough.
6. Finally, remove the base from the refrigerator and pour the cheese mixture over it.
7. Also, remember to refrigerate the pie until it is completely set and hardened.
8. Then, remove the pie about twenty minutes before serving.
9. To finish, decorate it with banana slices, walnuts, melted chocolate or any other ingredient. Always to everyone’s taste.

Result

The result is an excellent vegan pie or cheesecake , which does not contain any dairy or animal products. While it may sound a bit simple or weak in taste, it turns out to be the opposite. It has a spectacular flavor and texture that is nothing to envy in classic cheesecake recipes .

A good option is to prepare this vegan pie in small molds, individual type. It’s a different way to introduce her if there are guests to eat; in the freezer, they can be safely stored for a month.

Despite being a simple pie to prepare, it is necessary to keep in mind that you cannot make it at the last moment. In other words, it is very important that the cashew nuts remain soaked for eight hours. We recommend that it be done overnight; in this way it will acquire the necessary texture for the preparation.