Recipe Directions
- 1. Place all raw pie crust ingredients in a food processor and blend until well processed but still slightly mealy/chunky.
- 2. Press down into your pie plate!
- 3. Fill with your desired filling and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow crust to firm up.
- 4. After refrigerating, garnish your delicious pie with your favorite berries and enjoy!
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian Raw pie crusts are an integral part of your raw recipe arsenal!
I just love this raw pie crust recipe. I mean, four ingredients and the taste of this raw pie crust is to die live for! I wouldn't change a thing about this one. The flavors and measurements are perfect, IMO.
This raw pie crust recipe is my go-to, standby raw pie crust. I like this recipe even better than carob or cacoa crusts. I have heard some people call this recipe a "shortbread" recipe, and this one raw pie crust recipe does remind me of shortbread... that salty sweetness takes me back to my childhood!
It is so simple and you can whip it up in a flash with some pretty basic ingredients. It also presses down very easily into a pie plate.
This recipe makes enough for one pie crust. You can top this crust with anything you like. I prefer topping this raw pie crust with thawed rasberries and other wet berries. I often keep the crust on its own, and I don't top it until we're ready to eat it to avoid the crust getting soggy. (I hate soggy pie crusts!!)
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, Dietary Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
Amounts per 45 g (2 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 249 | 10 % |
| Protein | 4 g | 7 % |
| Fat | 21 g | 27 % |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 4 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 14 % |
| Sugars | 9 g | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 3 % |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 9 % |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4 % |
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The Rawtarian
Sep 03, 2014
Good tweaking, Alice. I'm glad the crust worked for you! :)
Dianne
Jun 15, 2014
Hello, I have a raw recipe I want to make. The crust ingredients starts with 2 cups of almonds, soaked overnight. Can I substitute with 1 cup of walnuts to 1 cup of almonds? And if I do, would you not soak the walnuts (as suggested in your recipe here) but still soak the almonds?
Thank you!
The Rawtarian
Jul 06, 2014
Hi Dianne.
1. Why dontcha just make this pie crust recipe?? lol
2. I am sure you can substitute as you suggested - most crusts are pretty forgiving.
3. soaking is optional - kinda like whether you buy organic or non-organic. I wouldn't bother soaking either the walnuts or almonds.
amy
Apr 23, 2014
what else can i replace the dATes with
The Rawtarian
Apr 23, 2014
Hi Amy, you can use prunes instead (or raisins or dried apricots, but dates/prunes are best)
TJ
Apr 14, 2014
Hi! I have one other question:
Is it better to use medium or finely shredded cocunut?
The Rawtarian
Apr 21, 2014
Either is fine, but I use finely shredded
TJ
Apr 14, 2014
hi, I am going to try make your raw piecrust recipe!
Question: i do not have a food processor, i do everything by hand, no machines in my kitchen. Grinding the nuts is easy for me with a rolling pin. But how would i make a date paste without a processor? i tried before but the dates kept clumping and wouldn't mix well with other ingredients. But perhaps it will work in the piecrust if i cut dates and mix with hands? Please let me know!
Also, can i substitute coconut oil (semi-solid) for grated cocunut?
The Rawtarian
Apr 21, 2014
Hi TJ,
Date paste is not going to happen without a food processor. Said with love though! <3
TJ
May 08, 2014
Hi, thanks for reply!
However, I am confused. In the directions for this recipe you say to put the dates along with the other ingredients in a food processor. But in rely to my question you say a food processor won't work for the dates. Which one is it?
You see, my situation is that i don't have a food processor, no blender, no machinery. But I want to make this raw pie crust for mother's day. So please let me know how i can grind the dates for the crust.
As per the walnuts and the other ingredients I am totally fine. I grind nuts by laying them out between 2 sheets of parchment paper and then use a marble rolling pin to crush them finely for the crust, works great! i just need to know how I can grind the dates for the crust
Please let me know, thank you!
CD
Dec 31, 2015
Hi TJ,
I know my comment is coming much after the time you needed it but I just wanted to mention that I've read about using a mortar & pestle to make date paste. Might be worth a try...
The Rawtarian
Jan 03, 2016
Interesting idea, thanks for sharing CD!
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2014
Hi TJ - sorry for the confusion. I meant to write "not going to happen *without* a food processor. (I just edited my post above and corrected my typo.)
Irena
Oct 10, 2013
I am having trouble finding dates. Even dried dates. Could I use dried cherries instead?
The Rawtarian
Oct 10, 2013
Yes! They would be lovely.
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2014
You could also use dried prunes instead
LaNita
Jul 22, 2013
LaNita's Review
Raw pie crust recipe
one of the best tasting pie crusts. I would use this in all of my pies (cooked or raw) if I could.
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2013
LaNita, the good news is that you can! lol
Deanna
Jul 17, 2013
made this last evening and filled with raw choc. mousse - WOW!! That will be my potluck item for the next year. delish! Thank you so much for this pie crust recipe!!!
The Rawtarian
Aug 04, 2013
Sounds awesome Deanna - nomnomnom
Rachel
Jun 19, 2013
This was so easy to put together and even easier to enjoy .
Also a hit with my teenager , I have even been able to pack his school food.
All raw foods ,fantastic recipes thank you very much :-)
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The Rawtarian
Jul 08, 2013
Rachel, anything that's a hit with a teenager is a success in my book! What did you fill your pie with?
Gabrielle Chiongbian
May 20, 2013
Used a mango and greek yoghurt filling, was delicious!
The Rawtarian
May 20, 2013
Yum Gabrielle. For those of you who don't eat dairy, try cashew cream instead or my raw fruit dip (cashew based). Love mango and creamy together!
Kahontiyo
Apr 17, 2013
Can i change the nut to a seed (sunflower) ? I want to make it for a function but there is a no-nut policy :(
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