Raw Vegan Chocolate Cream Pie
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Since this decadent dessert is chilled, you can make it ahead, and even store it in the freezer. Simply allow it to defrost in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. Please note that the Prep time is hands-on time only. Allow a couple hours for the pie to freeze.
Author: Kristen Suzanne
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: one (9-inch) tart
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Crust
- ⅓ cup cacao nibs
- 1¼ cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup shelled hemp seeds (also known as hemp hearts)
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan crystal salt or sea salt
- Dash cayenne
- ¼ cup raw agave nectar
- 5 dates, pitted
For the Chocolate Filling
- ¾ cup raw cocoa powder
- ¾ cup young Thai coconut water
- Meat from one young Thai coconut (at least a ½ cup)
- ½ cup raw agave nectar
- 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
- 5 dates, pitted and soaked for 20 minutes, drained
- 1 tablespoon hemp protein powder
- 1 tablespoon green powder or more protein powder
- 1 teaspoon maca powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Sweet Strawberry Coulis (optional)
- 1 10-ounce bag frozen strawberries, thawed (or fresh, stemmed)
- ¼ cup raw agave nectar
Instructions
For the Chocolate Crust
- Grind the cacao nibs in your food processor, fitted with the “S” blade (or a spice grinder), until they’re broken up nicely, somewhat of a coarse powder. Add the coconut, seeds, salt and cayenne and process for a few seconds to incorporate all of the ingredients. Add the agave and dates and process until the mixture starts to stick together.
- Press the crust into the tart pan until it’s smoothly and firmly inside the pan. This crust is a little sticky, so using some coconut oil on you hands or a spatula can help.
- Place the crust in the freezer while you make the filling.
For the Chocolate Filling
- Blend all of the ingredients until creamy. Pour the filling on top of the crust.
- Place the pie in the freezer for about 1½ hours to set.
For the Sweet Strawberry Coulis (optional)
- Blend all of the ingredients together.
- Slice the chilled pie, and top each slice with the Sweet Strawberry Coulis, if using. Store leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/raw-vegan-chocolate-cream-pie