Avocado lime cheesecake recipe Sugar-, flour- and dairy-free, this lime-flavoured cheesecake (made with avocado flesh and coconut oil) is delicious straight from the fridge. For a raw cake leave out the toasting process when making the base, and if you have a nut allergy swap the pecans for more cacao nibs and coconut or add oats Serves 12 For the base: 125g (4½oz) pecans, soaked and dried as above 45g (1½oz) desiccated coconut 70g (2½oz) cacao nibs 185g (6½oz) pitte

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