Description
A delightful vegan dessert that captures the essence of fall with warm spices and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups almonds (or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup pitted dates
- 2 cups cashews (soaked for 4 hours and drained)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the almonds (or walnuts) and pitted dates. Blend until finely ground, resembling a crumbly dough. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to create a crust.
- In a blender, add the soaked and drained cashews, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pumpkin spice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually pour in the melted coconut oil while blending until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or until fully set. Serve chilled.
Notes
Serve with coconut whipped cream or drizzled caramel for extra indulgence. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg