SERVES 8 TO 10
PREP TIME: 15 minutes (not including time to chill coconut cream)
ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes
INACTIVE TIME: 6 hours
| INGREDIENTS |
| 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted 1½ cups pecan pieces ½ cup almond flour ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted Vegan cooking spray (soy-free if necessary) |
| FILLING |
| 1½ cups raw cashews, soaked in warm water for at least 4 hours and drained, water discarded (if you’re using a high-speed blender, you can skip the soaking) 6 tablespoons chilled, hardened canned coconut cream (see Tip) ½ cup maple syrup 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1⅓ cups pureed pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon salt |
INSTRUCTIONS
1. To make the crust : Place the dates in a food processor and process until they’re in small pieces. Add the pecans and process until crumbly. Add the almond flour, cinnamon, ginger, salt, maple syrup, and coconut oil and process until incorporated and the mixture holds together when squeezed.
2. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly spray the inside of the pan with cooking spray. Transfer the crust mixture to the pan and spread it evenly along the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides. Place the pan in the freezer.
3. To make the filling : In a blender, combine the cashews, coconut cream, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, then transfer ¼ cup of the mixture to a small bowl and set aside. Add the pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt to the processor. Blend until smooth. Pour on top of the crust and spread it evenly.
4. Drizzle the reserved cashew cream over the top. Carefully drag a toothpick or skewer through the coconut cream and pumpkin mixtures, making a marbleized pattern. Cover the pan, return to the freezer, and freeze for 2 hours. Transfer to the refrigerator until ready to serve. Remove the sides of the springform pan, slice, and serve. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
TIP Refrigerate a can of coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk overnight. The cream will harden and separate from the water. Use a can opener to open the can and lift off the lid. Carefully spoon out the solid coconut cream. Discard the water (or save it for later use). If you can find a 5.4-ounce can coconut cream, it will provide you with all the cream you need for this recipe.
