Ingredients

  • Cheese Ingredients
  • 60 grams spreadable goats cheese [cream cheese consistency]
  • 160 milliliters coconut cream less the water
  • 2 dates- pitted and liquified in 2 tablespoons of boiling hot water
  • 1/2 banana
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon agar agar
  • Crust Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup jumbo oats
  • 1 date [pitted]
  • 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
  • 2 tablespoons oat milk [or any other type of milk]
  • 1/2 tablespoon almond oil [rice bran oil /coconut oil also works]
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground or fresh ginger

Method

  • Directions for the cheese: Place a non-stick pan over medium heat and add in the maple syrup and slices of the banana.
  • Cook until the maple syrup is bubbling and the banana is smushy.
  • Place all ingredients, less the agar agar in a small pot and stir until the cheese has melted.
  • Once melted, place mixture in a blender or small food processor and blend until dates and bananas are smooth.
  • Place the mixture back into the pot and let cool.
  • Once cooled, add in the agar agar and place over medium-high heat until it boils [2 minutes].
  • Stir mixture, making sure the agar-agar has melted and then move the pot away from the stove and let cool.
  • Directions for the crust: While the cheese is cooling, gather all crust ingredients into a small bowl and mix until even. Place in a small springform or tart pan.
  • Place the springform over the stove on medium heat for approximately 3 minutes until light brown.
  • Pour cheese mixture over and cool in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
  • I decided to flip mine because I thought the crust was beautiful but it can be served either way.
  • Decorate with desiccated coconut and slices of banana or rose petals like I did [for Valentines Day].
  • Let sit outside of the fridge for 20-30 minutes before serving.