Crust
3c raw pecans 

*for a nut free version, break up 1 1/2c gluten free graham crackers in the food processor with 1/2c dates & process together - you’ll want to cut the sweeteners down a bit (to taste together) to balance the recipe. 

1c packed pitted medjool dates
pinch sea salt

*optional pinch of cinnamon 

Process in the Food Processor outfitted with the 'S' blade. Watch carefully to be sure the crust comes up the sides of the processor bowl and begins to 'cave in on itself'. Don't go too far and make butter.  Process just enough to look like crust, and hold together when pressed. Press crust into a pie pan or whatever vessel you would like. This is an easy recipe to do as mini individual pies. Set into freezer while you prepare filling.

Filling
2c cashews, soaked for 1-2hrs, rinsed and drained+ 2c thai coconut meat
*can sub cashews for 1 1/2c of ripe avocado + thai coconut meat OR canned coconut cream for thai coconut meat (you’ll use less water if any to blend at the end - this will lend to a more ‘coconutty flavor profile’ than the fresh thai coconut meat.

1 1/2c raw cacao powder

1c dark amber or grade b maple syrup

1c raw turbinado sugar

1tsp sea salt

1tsp vanilla extract, on 1 vanilla bean

1c coconut oil (added to the blender last to incorporate, after all other ingredients are blended smooth)

Water as needed: watch the blending carefully. Only add as much water (1/2c-1 1/2c) to blend until completely smooth without heating your filling. Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender. Remove crust from freezer and pour filling in.

Tap gently on the table once filled to release air bubbles and freeze. I like to top the edge with raw, unsweetened cacao nibs for texture & added decoration. Cut frozen, allow 10-15min at room temp before serving. 

Note: Because the cold coconut oil supports its shape as a pie, if it comes to room temperature and the coconut oil liquifies, so will your pie, and you’ll end up serving melted pie. If there’s a risk of that due to timing, I suggest building into individual containers, like small shallow bowls or small white ramekins.