By contributor Alexandra Courts

So I did something silly — I made this last spring and completely forgot to write up a recipe for it! This was one of the first raw desserts I ever made, so it deserves to be blamed for my obsession.

Ingredients:

For the pie…

• 1 cup medjool dates
• 3/4 cup raw pecans, soaked overnight
• 1/4 cup raw almonds, soaked overnight
• 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/4 cup raw cacao powder

For the topping….

• 3/4-1 cup medjool dates
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 2-3 tbsp melted coconut oil
• Water (add by spoonful until desired consistency)

Directions:

1. In a high-speed blender, pulse the raw pecans, almonds, shredded coconut and cacao powder. Add in the medjool dates and blend until combined.
2. Press the pie mixture into an 8-inch round cake pan lined with plastic wrap. The pie should be about 1 inch thick and slightly higher on the edges to form a crust that the caramel topping won’t overflow over.
3. Combine all topping ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.
4. Pour the topping into the centre of the pie and spread until it reaches the edges. Trim with pecans or topping of your choice, if desired.
5. Set the pie in the freezer for about one hour before serving or until the topping has set.
6. Thaw the pie for about 20-30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
7. Enjoy!