Earl grey and chocolate cheesecake

Step 1

Place nuts and tea bags in a large bowl, cover with cold water; stand for 24 hours.

Step 2

Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid. Place nuts in the bowl of a food processor then empty tea leaves from tea bags over nuts. Add reserved soaking liquid, cacao, dates, oil and extract; process until mixture is as smooth as possible.

Step 3

Grease a 22cm (base measurement) springform pan; line with baking paper.

Step 4

Make cheesecake base: Process buckinis, nuts and cacao until finely ground. With the motor operating, add dates, oil, the water and extract; process until well combined and the mixture sticks together when pressed.

Step 5

Using the back of a spoon, spread the cheesecake base mixture evenly into pan; refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm.

Step 6

Spread filling over chilled base. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm. To serve, top with figs and dust with sifted cacao powder.