Raw Samoa Cheesecake
I made a crunchy vanilla nut crust, then topped it off with vanilla coconut cheesecake filling, then dark chocolate filling both layers swirled with caramel. It had to be topped off with a layer of caramel and coconut as well, and drizzled it with chocolate as is traditional for the samoa.
Raw Samoa Cheesecake
Makes one 6 inch cake
Crust:
1/2 cup raw macadamia nuts, soaked and dried
1/2 cup sprouted buckwheat, dried in the dehydrator (or macadamia nuts)
1/2 cup dried finely shredded coconut
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
10-12 soft medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Filling:
1 1/2 cups raw cashews (preferably soaked overnight and drained)
1 1/2 cups young coconut meat (or additional soaked cashews if unavailable)
1/2 cup coconut water (or filtered water)
1/2 cup raw coconut nectar, or maple syrup
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp raw coconut oil (warmed to liquid)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract and seeds from half a vanilla bean (other half reserved for topping)
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
1/4 cup finely shredded coconut
Caramel:
15 medjool dates, pitted
3 Tbsp coconut butter
1/4 cup raw coconut nectar, or maple syrup
1 Tbsp coconut oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup water (or as needed)
1/4 cup finely shredded coconut
Raw Chocolate:
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
1/4 cup raw coconut oil
2 Tbsp raw coconut nectar or maple syrup
a pinch of sea salt
Lightly coat a 6 inch spring form removable bottom pans with coconut oil. To prepare the crust, process macadamias, buckwheat and sea salt in a food processor until the nuts are fine crumbs, then add the dates and vanilla and process until the mixture holds together when squeezed between your fingers (if not holding together, add more dates). Firmly press crust into the bottom of the prepared pan, and set aside.
To make the caramel, combine all ingredients in the food processor and process until smooth (adding more water by the Tbsp if too thick), then press through a fine meshed strainer to remove any date bits (optional, but makes for a smoother caramel). Divide the caramel into 2 bowls, stirring 1/4 cup shredded coconut into one.
To assemble cheesecake, pour the vanilla coconut filling into the crust. Drop half the caramel without the coconut onto the top of it in tspfuls, and swirl with a knife. Pour the chocolate filling over and drop the remaining caramel without the coconut over in the same fashion you did with the rest of it. Swirl with a knife. Place the cheesecake in the freezer to firm up for about 4 hours. Once it is firmed up, spread the caramel with the coconut over the top.
To make the chocolate, whisk together all ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Drizzle over the cheesecake (it is easier if you put it in a plastic bag and cut the tip off to drizzle it). Place the cake in the freezer for about 5 minutes to harden the chocolate. Serve!
68 Comments
This looks amazing! I love Samoas and I can't wait to make this! Thanks!
Thanks so much :)! I hope you do try it, feel free to let me know how you like it!
Made it today- love it!! Also loved licking every bowl. :)
Yay :)! So glad you enjoyed it!
Wow! This is so inviting & appetizing! Looks scrumptious with caramel & chocolate topping! YUM!
Thanks so much Kit :)!
Mımmm..looks delicious..thanks for sharing..soo yummy..
Thank you :)!
Do you have the nutritional breakdown of this? ?fat ?calories <br />
No I do not actually. I do not consider my page a nutrition page, and I myself do not count calories.
My Fiance LOVES samoa's or caramel delights as she grew up calling them. That's the kind she gets every year come girl scout cookie season. I will definitely have to make this for her sometime, thanks for sharing :)<br /><br />Happy Blogging!<br /><a href="http://www.happyvalleychow.com/" rel="nofollow">Happy Valley Chow</a><br />
I know why she does, they are wonderful. I hope you do try it sometime :)!
OOOOOOOOOH MYYYYYYYYYY £$%^^&£ GOOOOOOOOOD. This looooook simply SENSATIONAL. I am soooo making this and eating every ounce of it. Thank you for sharing xx
Thanks so much :)! I hope you do try it, I am happy to share :)!
Incredible! Samoas were always my favorite Girl Scout cookie, but to see it in this raw cheesecake form is delectable! Great Job!
Thanks so much Jackie :)! Sounds like you have good tastes too ;)!
this looks amazing.....can you clarify ( additional pecans) as a sub for sprouted buckwheat?
I meant to write Macadamias. I actually fixed the typo now though.
i was a girl scout, and let me tell you, i could easily eat an entire box of samoas in one sitting. they were my favorite. everyone else loved thin mints, but not me. chocolate+caramel+coconut is perfection. delicious raw cake take on it, lady. it looks phenomenal and i wish i could come over for a slice right now ;)
I can see why, they are so tasty! Nah...thin mints are nowhere near as good. Thank you :)! I wish I could send some through the comp!
This is insane Amy!!! OMG Im drooling! lol
Thanks so much Heather :)!
This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it!!
Thanks Ashley :)!
OMG! WOW, Amy! this looks soooo DELICIOUS!;) good idea on turning the traditional cookie into a cake! i should make this soon! i can't wait to try it! yummmmmmm!;)
Thanks so much Miliany :)! I hope you do, you will be happy you did, especially if you are a samoa fan.
Hi Amy. I used to make a raw version of Samoas, because they were a fave of mine, too. Knowing this, my friend sent me a link to your post, and I'm glad she did. Yum!
They sound awesome! Glad you like the cheesecake :)!
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!!! No, seriously...SHUT IT...because if it's in your house...my super human premenstrual-craving nose will find it and I'll be at your front door! hahaha...<br /><br /><br />I am TOTALLY making this in the next two weeks. And I'll definitely post on how fabulously I'm sure it'll come out! Thanks so much for having the genius in you to create this! PHENOMENAL!!
Haha I am glad you like the cheesecake :)! I would love it if you shared with me how it turns out for you! So happy you want to make it.
Thanks for your response :)
This sounds delicious and I actually just ate a samoa. So good :)
Thank you Vicki :)!
Hi! This looks awesome, i cant wait to try. For the raw macadamia nuts, soaked and dried - in the dehydrator or just let air dry? Thank you :)
Thank you :)!In the dehydrator, they would take forever air drying ;).
That is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen!
Aww...thank you :)!
That cake looks very delicious. I just wish I knew to make such a thing for myself as you do. I don't know how to cook anything :'(<br /><br />Anyways, thanks Amy for sharing your blog post. <br /><br />Regards,<br /><a href="http://cluwak.com/" rel="nofollow">Kopi Luwak</a><br />
Thanks so much :)! I am sure if you followed the directions on some of my simpler recipes you would be fine ;). I am happy to share with you!
Hi Amy, Loving your recipes and have made a few now (the lavender / raspberry chocolates went down a storm on mother's day last weekend. But I'm still a bit (very) confused about sprouted buckwheat. I bought some, I put it in a jar covered with water (changed once or twice a day) for about a week in the end. The buckwheat looked the same at the end as at the start (maybe a bit softer) - and then I dehydrated it (can't even remember for how long, maybe 6 hours) - and by then it looked exactly the same as at the start! I've put it in a plastic container and was going to use it for this recipe - but am not sure if what I did was right! Can you maybe explain sprouted buckwheat on a blog post for those of us who clearly haven't a clue... PS No idea what samoa cookies are (in the UK) but am soaking cashews for this right now!
Awesome Donna :)! The buckwheat should sprout, so there may be something wrong with your buckwheat. Otherwise, you can do the quick method which is soak it 2 hours, rinse and drain well, then dehydrate.
OMG This is definitely my favorite dessert of yours so far!! Everyone that has tried it has marveled at it. I was about to make another one when I realized I needed more buckwheat. Then I realized I have been using Bob's Red Mill "Creamy Buckwheat" - I was wondering what kind/brand of buckwheat are you using? Are they groats? The kind that I have been using so far makes a great crunch and is part of what I love about your crusts.
I use raw buckwheat groats that have been sprouted and dried. If what you are using works for you though, by all means continue it.
Thanks! Again - this is cake is SOOOOOOO goood :) Thank you for sharing your talents with the world!
No problem, you are welcome :)! Thank you!!!
I can't find most of the raw stuff in my small town but this sounds so good! I might try and make a modified version.
Feel free to sub what you need to to make it :)!
OMG!!! I made your Cheesecake this weekend for a brunch today. Almost everyone at the brunch needed to eat Gluten and Dairy free (including me). I was sceptical. Your cheesecake was the talk of the brunch :). It was fantastic!!!!!!! Even people who don't like sweets tried a little piece and took seconds... I LOVE IT!!! and will make your other flavors soon.<br />Lindsey
So glad you decided to make it and everyone enjoyed it :)! Thank you for letting me know, and I am happy you are going to try other recipes as well!
My cake is setting in the freezer. It's not beautiful like yours. I used a 9" since it seems difficult to find a 6" spring pan. The caramel is perfect! I will prob use it in future recipes. Thanks. The flavors alone are nice. I can't wait to try everything together. Only 3 hrs to go. :)
I am so happy you are making it :)! This is where I ordered my pan from: http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=310F1203-475A-BAC0-5563A91E48D9B48E&fid=310F1212-475A-BAC0-5057359BDCDBADA6<br />Happy Easter, and I hope you enjoy the cake as much as I did :)!
que son las samoas
They are a type of girl scout cookie. I actually explain above if you read the intro ;).
This was delicious! Instead of using the springform, I used about 12 ramekins so everyone could have a single serving. It was loved even by those who are leery of anything that is not a "normal" food to them. Going to try it as more of a brick shape for easier slicing rather than the 6" round. Totally amazing recipe!
That is a wonderful idea :)! I am happy they worked out for you and that you all enjoyed them. Thank you :)!
This was so wonderfully delicious but I do not know how you got it to fit in a 6 inch springform. I may be a little heavy-handed when I measure out the ingredients but when I saw how much crust I had, I quickly substituted the 8 inch springform. The layers may not be as tall and pretty as in your picture but it tastes great!<br />Thank you for these wonderful recipes - every one of them is a keeper.
It did, I like a thick crust ;). But my pan did not overflow. Glad you got it to work if you had too much though and you enjoyed it :)!
Just made this for my husband's birthday. Amazing! Can leftovers be stored in the freezer?
Awesome :)! Yes they can!
Thanks! At the rate we've been enjoying it I'm not sure we'll have leftovers this time. Good to know for the future and for planning ahead! :)
thank you amy!!!!!! i love following your lead. if you all are ever in olympia, wa, and need a connection, i'd love to hang out and talk about sweets...<br />http://www.stephencobb.com/2013/06/09/raw-samoa-cake/
You are so welcome :)! I am glad you decided to try out the samoa cake!
Made it this weekend and was floored by how delicious it was. The "caramel" almost didn't make it on the cheesecake because my children immediately thought "German Chocolate Cake icing." This was the third RAW Cheesecake that I've made and I'd have to say it was also the best! Thanks Amy.
Awesome! I am so happy you enjoyed the cake :)! Thank you for letting me know!
hello! this looks delicious and I can't wait to try it. when you refer to coconut water in your recipes, do you mean the water inside a young coconut? or something else? forgive me, I think I asked this on another recipe but didn't bookmark it, so I cannot go back to see if you have answered me. I have this one bookmarked. :) thank you in advance for your help.
Thank you, I hope you do try it :)! Yes, since you are using young coconut meat in the recipe, the water is what is used.
I made this last night, with just a few adjustments. I decided to do my favorite chocolate mousse instead of adding cocoa to the cashew filling, but I still had some cashew filling leftover so I added a bit of cocoa powder anyway to see how it was and WOW it was absolutely incredible! The chocolate mousse I do is avocado, cocoa powder, and sweetener, and I wished I had had more cashews soaked and ready. THIS WAS CRAZY GOOD. Thanks for sharing!
I would use a chocolate avocado mousse for half if I were to make this again (since I prefer avocadoes to cashews any day) that is what I use now for chocolate layers in cheesecakes ;). So you and I must think alike ;). So happy you enjoyed the cake :)!