CRUST: To a medium bowl add almond flour, arrowroot starch, cocoa powder, and salt and stir to combine. Add solid coconut oil and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter, fork, or clean hands. The mixture should look like wet sand and hold together when squeezed. Add the maple syrup and stir until combined.

Transfer mixture to parchment-lined loaf pan and spread evenly to distribute. Then place parchment paper on top and use a flat-bottomed object, like a drinking glass, to press down firmly until it’s evenly distributed and well packed.

Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness, salt for balance, or cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.

Pour the filling onto the pre-baked crust and tap it down on the counter to release any air bubbles.

RASPBERRY SAUCE: While your cheesecake is baking, make your raspberry sauce (if using). Place your raspberries in a medium saucepan and turn the heat to low. Begin smashing the raspberries with a wooden spoon until no large pieces remain, then add the maple syrup and arrowroot starch and stir to combine.