No-Bake Strawberry Pie
Crust:
-2 cups raw almonds or pecans
-3/4 cup pitted dates, preferably Medjool
Filling:
-5 cups sliced ripe strawberries
-5 pitted dates, soaked 10 minutes in warm water and drained
-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
-dark chocolate chunks, preferably from a good, organic, fair-trade bar (optional)
Place the nuts in a food processor and grind until they’re a coarse meal. Add the 3/4 cup of dates (for the crust) and process until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture into a non-stick or very lightly oiled pie plate or springform pan.
Arrange 4 cups of the sliced strawberries on top of the crust and set aside.
In a food processor or blender, combine the remaining 1 cup of strawberries with the 5 soaked dates and lemon juice. Puree until smooth. Pour the sauce mixture over strawberries.
Arrange the chocolate chunks on the top of the sauce (optional), and refrigerate the pie for 1 hour before serving. This will help the pie set and will be perfect for slicing.
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