Raw Coconut Creme Pie with Coconut Fudge Crust

After several attempts, it finally happened. I invented a raw recipe! We took our first dive into raw cuisine about a year ago. It feels good to finally have enough experience to contribute a recipe. Here's a simple-but-eye-catching dessert to serve at any get-together you're having this weekend. Be forewarned, it is decadently rich, so cut small slices. Serves 14.

Raw Coconut Creme Pie with Coconut Fudge Crust

You will need:

For the Crust:

2 cups dried coconut flakes

2/3 cup cocoa powder

2/3 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup extra virgin coconut oil

1/3 cup almond meal/flour

"Flour" the pie pan with about 3 Tablespoons coconut flakes.

Process all crust ingredients in the food processor.

Press into pie pan (look out for sneaky little fingers).

For the Creme Filling

Meat from 3 young coconuts

1/2 cup pitted dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

1 cup coconut water (from the young coconuts you just split open)

Blend all ingredients in a VitaMix until smooth & pour it into the pie crust. Stick the pie in the freezer while you prepare the topping.

For the Topping:

There are actually 2 ways you can top this pie. I have a "frostingy" recipe if you want to play with it a little more,

or a drizzle recipe, which (in my opinion) is tastier and quicker. Just be careful, or you'll have a drizzle accident like I did.

Frosting Option:

2/3 cup pitted dates

1/3 cup cocoa powder

1/3 cup coconut water (from the young coconuts you split open for the filling)

Blend all ingredients.

Use cake decorating tools to create a fun design on your pie.

Drizzle Option:

3/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil

1/2 cup maple syrup

Blend all ingredients. This drizzle recipe makes more than enough for the pie; you'll have extra to use on top of ice cream or for any other way you like to eat chocolate syrup.

We discovered a pleasant, ice cream cake-esque texture when this pie is stored in the freezer and brought out at the beginning of dinner to thaw a little (and incentive for picky little eaters), but still obtains a lovely iciness. This also makes it firmer and helps it hold it's shape when sliced.

Enjoy!

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