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04-09-2009, 12:15 AM
Raw Pecan Torte with Chocolate Ganache
Originally by Chef Sprout, embellished by Laurie Lane & http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=1185

Ingredients for Crust:
2 cups pecans
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup cacao nibs
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Ingredients for Filling:
2 cups pre-soaked cashews
1 cup cacao powder
1 cup water
1/2 coconut oil
1/2 cup agave nectar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:
Combine all crust ingredients in a food processor and blend until evenly moist. Grease a torte or pie pan with coconut oil and spread the crust with your fingers.

Combine all filling ingredients in the [cleaned] food processor, blending until very smooth. Pour filling into the crust and freeze or refrigerate until firm (1-3 hours). Garnish with fresh mint or berries.

http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/img_9508.jpg

RawSar
04-09-2009, 12:15 AM
oh my gawd that looks good !! Thanks for sharing !!

ViolinCyndee
04-09-2009, 12:16 AM
Looks awesome!! mmmmm!

Moretta
04-09-2009, 12:35 AM
It looks devine!

Thanks for sharing.

Jenifae
04-09-2009, 01:28 AM
Oooooooooooooooooooh, Looks Yummy!

Thanks for sharing. :)

spicyfull
04-09-2009, 02:20 AM
That RAWks......Thanks for Sharing.

SweetTangerine
04-09-2009, 04:58 PM
I just came across this on stumbleupon and made it. It is delicious, but it made me realize how addictive raw cacao can be:o

Veronica01
04-09-2009, 05:50 PM
i have never seen such beautiful desserts as i have on this raw forum...

Bananna
04-09-2009, 06:23 PM
That looks Really yummy!!!

I might just try this to celebrate this weekend!

contessa20
04-10-2009, 06:21 AM
:::licks computer screen:::

That looks divine!!!

lavendarJ
04-10-2009, 04:14 PM
oh wow, my niece will LOVE this, could be a birthday dessert for her in june

bonzaiaphrodite
04-27-2009, 12:23 AM
Hey that's my recipe and photo! :D

Glad you all like it! You should check out my site, Bonzai Aphrodite (http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/). I write a lot about RAW foods and my own experience, as well as recipes and product reviews.

Let me know what you think!
~Sayward