Place the almonds and the hazelnuts in a food processor and process until you obtain a crumbly flour. Add the rest of the base ingredients and pulse together until well mixed.
If you find that it's not quite sticky enough, you can add a little extra coconut oil or an additional date. If your dates are a bit dry, then soak them in boiling water for 10 minutes, which will help them become stickier.
Press the crust into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan and set aside. Use something with a flat base (like the bottom of a glass) to even out the crust.
Rinse the food processor then process the soaked cashew nuts, coconut cream, coconut oil, and maple syrup (or sweetener of choice) until smooth and creamy.This can take some time as you want it to be creamy and not at all grainy.
Set aside half of the mixture. To one half of the cashew mixture, add the tea leaves and blend until thoroughly incorporated (around a minute), then set aside.
To the other half of the cashew mixture, add the lemon juice and zest and the blueberries. Blend until a smooth, creamy texture is obtained.
Layer the tea mixture evenly onto the base using a spatula, then tap it lightly against the counter a few times, to release any air bubbles and even out the layer.For even more even layers, then allow the Earl Grey layer to chill in the freezer for a while before pouring over the second layer (if you're patient enough to wait - which I wasn't)
Place the cheesecake in the freezer to set for at least 4-5 hours properly. Once set, remove it from the freezer and release the springform pan.
Decorate it with the toppings of our choice, leave to rest for 10-15 minutes, and then slice and serve- enjoy!
How To Serve & Store
As this no-bake blueberry cheesecake is meant to be stored in the freezer, it's best to allow it to thaw for 15-20 minutes before serving. This also makes it super easy to slice into then return any leftovers to the freezer. You can store it in the freezer for up to two months when properly covered to avoid freezer burn.Serve this blueberry Earl Grey cheesecake alone or with additional fresh fruits, sprinkles (like shredded coconut or dairy-free dark chocolate, and even a scoop of vegan ice-cream or possibly some coconut Whipped topping or other dairy-free whipped cream.
Notes
The total time does not include setting time. This no-bake cheesecake needs to be placed in the freezer for at least 5 hours. You can leave it there overnight, too, before serving it.
To use the tinned coconut cream, chill a tin of full-fat coconut milk in the fridge overnight. When ready to use, open the tin and scoop out the thick cream- this is what you'll be using. The remaining liquid can be used in smoothies and other baking recipes.
The size of the cake tin you use will change the thickness of the cheesecake. Due to the richness of the dessert, I keep it relatively thin. However, feel free to use a smaller tin or increase the amount by 1/3 for each filling layer.
You can easily adapt this recipe into mini-cheesecakes by separating the mixture into mini dessert rings. The amount you can make will depend on the size of your rings.
Feel free to adapt the crust to your dietary needs. You can omit the cacao powder for a plain crust, use sunflower seeds for a nut-free version, or even a Graham cracker crust (or using these Healthy Chocolate Digestive Biscuits Recipe minus the chocolate) if preferred.
You can top the tart with additional blueberry topping compote by simmering blueberries with a little lemon juice (and optionally lemon zest) and sweetener for around 10 minutes. This is also freezer friendly.
Use a tart tin with a removable base or a springform tin for easy removal.
If you want a deeper color, feel free to add a little freeze-dried blueberry powder to the top layer.