Mini Lemon "Cheesecake" with Gingered Date Crust (AIP, nut free, dairy free, refined sugar free)

INGREDIENTS

CRUST:

Medjool dates, soaked in warm water if hard

1 cup

shredded unsweetened coconut

1 1/2 tsp

ground ginger

2 tsp

ground cinnamon

salt

1 tbsp

coconut oil (melted)

FILLING:

3/4 cup

raw coconut butter (I use Artisana)

1/2 cup

palm shortening (I use Spectrum Vegetable Shortening. The only ingredient is palm oil.)

2 1/2 tbsp

honey

1 1/2 tbsp

organic pure lemon extract

1/4 tsp

vanilla extract

salt

lemon zest for garnish(optional)