Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
- For the crust
- 6 Medjool dates, pitted and soaked for 1-2 hours
- 2 tablespoons nut butter
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- For the filling:
- 1 cup sweet potato, boiled and mashed
- 8 Medjool dates, pitted and soaked for 1-2 hours
- 2/3 cup cashews, soaked for 3-4 hours
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 pinch sea salt, for garnish
- Begin making the crust by pulsing the almonds, pecans, and sea salt in a food processor. Drain the dates and add to the food processor with the nut/seed butter of choice and pulse until nuts and dates are finely chopped - you don't want any big chunks.
- Press the crust into a pie pan, filling the area of bottom first and then lining the sides as much as possible in an even layer. Refrigerate.
- Prepare the filling by draining the dates and cashews and tossing them into the food processor with the sweet potato and coconut milk. Pulse until smooth - now you really don't want any chunks. Add the vanilla and spices and pulse again to combine.
- Pour the filling on top of the crust and use a spatula or knife to smooth. Sprinkle with sea salt and crushed pecan pieces.
- Freeze for 6-8 hours before slicing. Serve immediately and store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer.
- Enjoy!
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/74921-sweet-potato-pecan-pie (may not work)