Pi Day Key Lime Pie

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Ingredients

• 2 cups pecans (raw)

• 8 dates (pitted)

• ½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (preferably alcohol-free)

• ⅛ tsp salt (optional)

• 1 ½ cups avocado (about 3)

• ½ cup coconut cream (all cream, avoid the water)

• ½ cup date paste (link in directions)

• ½ cup lime juice (preferably freshly squeezed)

• 1 pinch salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Make the crust: Add pecans through ⅛ tsp (optional) salt to a food processor.

2. Blend until the pecans and dates are completely incorporated.

3. With a spatula, scoop the mixture into a pie dish and spread out evenly with a spatula or clean hands.

4. Make the filling: Add all of the filling ingredients, including the date paste, to a food processor.

5. Process until the avocado is completely blended and the filling is smooth and creamy.

6. Taste for additional ingredients (date paste for sweet or lime for tart).

7. Add the filling to the pecan crust and refrigerate for 1–2 hours.

8. Top with additional coconut flakes or lime zest if desired.