Raw pumpkin pie recipe
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Prep Time
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Total Time
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Shelf Life
1 week in freezer -
Rating
5/5 (from 16 ratings)5 -
Yield
12 small, rich slices
Crust ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts (or walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup dates
- 1/4 cup dried, unsweetened coconut
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Pumpkin pie filling:
- 2 cups cashews
- 1 cup chopped pumpkin
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup honey or agave nectar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
Recipe Directions
- First, make the crust in your food processor:
- 1. Place crust nuts in food processor. Process until crumbly. Add dates, coconut and salt. Process again until well-processed but still airy. Pinch between fingers. Sticks together? Ready.
- 2. Dump pie crust mixture into pie plate. Press crust down firmly into pie plate. Form into crust. Press down firmly. Crust is now ready. (Set aside.)
- Next, make raw pumpkin pie filling:
- 3. Throw all pumpkin pie filling ingredients into your high-speed blender and blend from low to high until very, very silky smooth! (Try not to add any additional water other than what is called for. If it isn't blending properly, stop blender. Remove lid. Insert knife down side of blender - create air pocket. Remove knife, put lid back on, continue blending.)
- 4. Pour pumpkin pie filling into pie dish on top of crust. Smooth out top of pie with a knife or back of spoon. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap.
- 5. Place completed pie in freezer. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
- 6. Keep in freezer at all times. If serving, slice immediately as needed and eat frozen. Tastes like real pumpkin pie - raw style!
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The RawtarianRaw pumpkin pie recipes are not something that are in my everyday recipe rotation. However, around Halloween or at Thanksgiving or Christmas it's nice to have a raw pumpkin pie recipe you can turn to for special occasions.
This raw pumpkin pie recipe is nice because it can be made the day before and kept in the freezer until ready to be eaten. It should be served frozen. I like to freeze my entire raw pumpkin pie in the freezer, and then slice about 1 minute before serving. It doesn't really taste frozen - it just tastes like cold pie. Don't defrost this raw pumpkin pie recipe because it will turn into a goopy mess!
For best pumpkin flavour, use the smaller pie pumpkins for eating (as compared to the huge pumpkins that you can buy to carve into jack-o-lanterns). Use the meaty inside part - discard the skin and seeds.
You must use the coconut oil. Do not substitute another oil. Coconut oil hardens when cooled - that's why it's so important in this raw pumpkin pie!
Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Calories.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, Dietary Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A.
Amounts per 101 g (4 oz) suggested serving
Name | Amount | % Daily |
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Calories | 404 | 16 % |
Protein | 6 g | 11 % |
Fat | 33 g | 41 % |
Carbohydrates | 27 g | 8 % |
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 11 % |
Sugars | 16 g | |
Calcium | 34 mg | 3 % |
Iron | 2.4 mg | 18 % |
Sodium | 61 mg | 3 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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The Rawtarian
Nov 25, 2012
Hi Rhinda! So glad this turned out well for you :) I like it too. It's very rich, but a nice treat for a big group or a special occassion.
RAW Carter
Nov 23, 2012
Having a blast making my second pie as we speak!!! Goes GREAT paired with Coconut Milk Whipped Cream and a sprinkle of Cacao Nibs I must say :) ... no dehydrator needed...
The Rawtarian
Nov 25, 2012
Carter, that sounds awesome!!
Kacey
Nov 16, 2012
With my knowledge of making raw pumpkin pies, I thought that you have to put the pumpkin into a dehydrator? What do you think about this?
The Rawtarian
Nov 25, 2012
Nope, not this recipe :)
LaurenA
Nov 13, 2012
I made this last week and it was awesome! I'm making this again tonight. I wanted to share my substitutions: I made it with soaked cashews and canned pumpkin, and I did not add any water. I also made it in batches in the magic bullet (probably would not have gotten smooth without soaking). It was amazing, and probably easier with the canned pumpkin. Also, it didn't need to be frozen, just refrigerated.
The Rawtarian
Nov 16, 2012
Great tips Lauren! xox
Tammy
Nov 05, 2012
Is there anyway to make this without using the coconut oil? What could I substitute?
The Rawtarian
Nov 16, 2012
No sorry Tammy. There is NO substitution for the coconut oil in this recipe. You must use it! (It is what will help the recipe solidy when cold)
Samuel
Nov 05, 2012
This looks great for Thanksgiving. Thanks.
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The Rawtarian
Nov 05, 2012
Samuel, it is deelish! I think it will do very well for Turkey day :)
Drew
Oct 25, 2012
This recipe is AMAZING! Over the past few weeks, I've made three of these! I made one regularly, one with a chocolate crust, and the other with a topping of your raw chocolates. Thank you! My family (and I) ate them up really quickly! I really enjoy all of your recipes!
The Rawtarian
Nov 02, 2012
Awesome Drew!! That is a sure sign of success when you make it again and again and again. Especially in quick succession :) I am so glad you liked it. Thanks for your note, I really appreciate your feedback and the windown into your family life :)
Brittney
Oct 20, 2012
i don't have time to soak.. can i not do that..? lol
The Rawtarian
Nov 02, 2012
Haha, don't bother soaking!! My recipes do not require soaking unless the recipe explicitly states that some ingredients must be soaked.
Emil
Oct 18, 2012
Is it true that raw cashews are not really raw. That they're heated to 350 degrees to neutralize a toxic oil?
The Rawtarian
Nov 02, 2012
I haven't heard about the toxic oil part, but I have definitely heard that most cashews are indeed heated to help remove them from their shell.
Jessie Yang
Oct 17, 2012
Super-like this one! My favourite in the local organic shop, has been waiting for this recipe for so long! Thanks
The Rawtarian
Nov 02, 2012
My pleasure Jessie, I hope you like it :)
Lisa G
Oct 17, 2012
WOW! That is an impressive use of raw pumpkin!
My health plan at work awards me points for working out, doctor's visits, buying generic drugs, attending seminars, keeping fit, etc. I'm half way to getting a free VitaMix (3 more years). This might be the very first thing I make!
The Rawtarian
Nov 02, 2012
Haha love it! But three years is a long time to wait :/ That's very cool that your employer rewards that sort of thing though. Good HR!
jazzee
Oct 16, 2012
Great recipes! Being raw for the last month my concern is the fat content of all these delicious food. Am I going to expand like a ballon...
I hope not
The Rawtarian
Nov 02, 2012
Everything in moderation! Just make sure that you are balancing goodies like this with nice green smoothies, soups, salads, and things like that. Balance is key :)
jazzee
Oct 16, 2012
Great recipes! Being raw for the last month my concern is the fat content of all these delicious food. Am I going to expand like a ballon...
I hope not
The Rawtarian
Nov 02, 2012
Everything in moderation :) Ensure that you've got lots of healthy salads, soups, green smoothies, etc. to counter-balance this good stuff :)
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