# Raw Carrot Cheesecakes This Vegan Dessert Recipe is Perfect for People With Food Allergies By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-cheesecake References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/lilmoose/10-cheesecakes-you-wont-believe-are-vegan-1ul6a) & [healthfulpursuit](http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2011/05/raw-carrot-cake-cheesecake/) If you are indecisive -- especially when it comes to dessert -- this carrot cheesecake will hit the spot. The [carrot cake and cheesecake hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecake-dips) is also intended for people who are vegan as it is [dairy-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sugar-spice-cupcake). Additionally, it's gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, yeast-free and corn-free. It's a raw recipe as well, so no baking is required. The recipe is from Leanne Vogel at the blog One Teaspoon at a Time. The cream 'cheese' portion of the carrot cheesecake consists of [raw cashews, coconut oil, non-dairy milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brie-creme), apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, coconut sugar and pure vanilla extract. The carrot cake calls for ingredients including shredded carrot, medjool dates, raw walnuts, dried apricots, raisins, shredded unsweetened coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Raw Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of raw desserts that are vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, yeast-free and corn-free. - **Vegan Cheesecakes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a brand of vegan cheesecakes made with non-dairy milk and other healthy ingredients. - **Food Allergen-free Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create desserts that are free of common food allergens like dairy, gluten, grain, sugar and yeast. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthy Dessert Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a healthy dessert brand that offers a variety of vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free, yeast-free and corn-free options. - **Vegan Food Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a vegan food brand that specializes in vegan desserts using non-dairy milk and cashews as a base for creaminess. - **Food Allergy-friendly Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a food allergy-friendly brand that offers desserts and other food products free of common allergens like dairy, gluten, grain, sugar and yeast. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Carrot Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooting-for-you-carrot-cake-slices.md) - [Carrot Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-carrot-cake.md) - [Instant Carrot Cake Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-carrot-cake.md) - [Carrot-Based Cheese Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-from-carrots.md) - [Crowd-Pleasing Non-Dairy Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheezecake.md) - [Vegan Cottage Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-cashew-cottage-cheese.md) - [Mini Easter Dessert Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-carrot-cake.md) - [Carrot Cake Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-cake-chocolate-bars.md) - [Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cheezecak.md)