Açai Lime Pie

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Silken tofu seems like an odd ingredient for a pudding, but it gives this dessert a wonderful thick consistency, akin to a cheesecake, minus the dairy. Açai powder gives it the vibrant purple colour and an added antioxidant boost.  It’s not too sweet, and we think it’s better than a “real” cheesecake hands down.

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Makes 1 large, or 2 medium cheesecakes. We used two 4” tins with a removable base.

Ingredients

For the base:

  • 120g dates (pitted)

  • 45g sunflower seeds

  • 45g pumpkin seeds

  • 45g almonds

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

  • Pinch of salt

For the filling:

  • 300g silken tofu (290g drained weight)

  • 50g Brazil nuts

  • 50g coconut oil (melted)

  • 2 tbsp organic açai powder

  • 2 tbsp agave syrup/honey

  • Juice of 2 limes

  • Zest of 1 lime

  • ½ tsp vanilla essence

Method

  1. Place brazil nuts in a bowl and pour boiling water over them. Leave to soak until needed for the filling.

For the base:

  1. In your food processor, place all the base ingredients and pulse until well combined and you have a crumbly texture.

  2. Use your hands or the base of a glass to press the base mixture evenly into your tins.

  3. Put in the fridge for a few hours until firm.

For the filling:

  1. Drain the brazil nuts, and put everything except the melted coconut oil and lime zest in the food processor and blend until smooth.

  2. Whilst the food processor is running, pour in the melted coconut oil, creating a thick but pourable mixture.

  3. Stir the lime zest through the mix.

  4. Pour the mix over your pre-prepared bases and smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.

  5. Place the cheesecake in the fridge for a few hours until set.

  6. Remove from the tin, slice and serve with fresh fruit, desiccated coconut, or flaked almonds.

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