NO-BAKE CASHEW PIE/ CAKE

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I have a sweet tooth so I look forward to desserts after meals. Last week I had friends for a house party and, I had to come up with something that would leave them with sweet memories of the evening! This easy no-bake dessert came to the rescue. I could prepare it well ahead of the D day and so there was no last minute panic situation. This dessert is made with simple ingredients that are available all times at our home.

I received compliments for each and every person present at the party. So, here I am sharing with you the super easy and quick recipe for this Raw Cashew Pie/ Cake.

Here is the recipe.

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Time taken: 20 minutes (Excluding soaking time)

Difficulty level: Very Easy

Serves: Makes 8 slices

Ingredients:

            For Crust

1. 1 Cup Cashews or Almonds
2. 2 Dates
3. 1 tbsp Honey
4. 1 tbsp Coconut oil
5. 1 tbsp Cocoa powder/ Chocolate powder

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For Filling

1. ¾ cup Pre-soaked and strained cashews*
2. ½ cup coconut milk*
3. 3 tbsp honey
4. 3 tbsp coconut oil
5. Vanilla extract/ essence
6. ½ tsp Salt

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* See Notes

Recipe:

For Crust

1. In a mixer grinder mix all the ingredients for crust and grind it coarsely.

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2. Take a pie mould. You may even take a round plate and line it with cling film or butter paper.

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3. Transfer the mixture into the mould and with the help of your hands spread it evenly.

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4. Freeze it in the refrigerator.

For Filling  

1. Take all the ingredients for the filling into the grinder and make a paste.

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2. Transfer the filling into the pie, spread evenly, tap and freeze it for 2 hours.

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3. Take the pie out of the mould and cut into 8 equal slices.

4. Serve with love!

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*Notes

1. Soak the cashews for the filling overnight. If you do not have time, you can soak them in warm water for around 2 hours. Let me tell you, overnight soaked cashews tastes best.
2. Coconut milk can be purchased directly from the market. I rather prefer making mine at home. A very simple process indeed. Take half a fresh coconut. Peel, wash, cut into small pieces and soak in a cup of water for good 3 hours. Now add the entire coconut with soaked water into a blender and grind. Strain. Coconut milk is ready!
3. For best results, ensure everything that goes into the grinder/ blender is at room temperature.
4. This was the plain vanilla version of the pie. For flavours, the world is open to you. You may add coffee into the filling or some matcha powder. There are hundreds of options that you may want to experiment. So, keep experimenting and keep sharing love!
5. The pie can be topped with dried flowers that will add to the beauty. I did not have them handy so kept it plain. Will upload different versions of it soon.
6. It tastes best after 2-3 minutes of taking out from the freezer.
7. You can store it in the freezer for good 3-4 days, but I’m sure it won’t last that long as you will want to have more and more of it.