# Raw Pumpkin Cheesecakes This Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe is Tasty for Everyone By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-10-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-recipe References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/10/raw-vegan-glutenfree-pumpkin-cheesecake/) This delicious [pumpkin cheesecake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cookie-butter-cheesecake) recipe is perfect for people who have dietary restrictions or food allergies. From Julie at the Free People blog, the dessert is gluten-free, vegan and raw. This means no baking is required and you don't need to worry about any animal by-products or gluten-related digestive distress. The crust contains fresh dates, unsweetened shredded coconuts, raw nuts (almonds, pecans and walnuts will all work well), coconut oil, vanilla extract, Himalayan salt and a mixture of ground cloves, cinnamon and ginger. The filling consists of [raw cashews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nondairy-cashew-cottage-cheese), plain pumpkin puree, maple syrup (or brown rice syrup), coconut oil, vanilla, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, lemon zest, cloves and Himalayan salt. You can also add gluten-free ginger snaps and full fat coconut milk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Vegan Desserts:** Opportunity to create more vegan dessert recipes using alternative ingredients and flavors. - **Gluten-free Baking:** Opportunity to develop more gluten-free baking recipes that are delicious and accessible to those with dietary restrictions. - **Raw Food Movement:** Opportunity to explore and create more raw food recipes that are both healthy and flavorful. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food & Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to expand their product offerings with more vegan and gluten-free options. - **Health & Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness brands to promote and provide resources for those with dietary restrictions and food allergies. - **Recipe Development:** Opportunity for recipe developers to create innovative and delicious recipes for individuals with dietary restrictions and specific food preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cheezecak.md) - [Fall-Dessert Inspired Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-smoothie.md) - [Plant-Based Nut Butter Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-peanut-butter-crunch-pie.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Fall Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnaholic-fall-desserts.md) - [Seasonal Gelato Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pies.md) - [Seasonal Free-From Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-roots-vegan-bakery.md) - [Soft Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-cheesecake-cookies.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Blondies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-blondie.md) - [Autumnal Allergen-Free Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-baked-pumpkin-spice-cookies.md)