How do I prepare the base for this Raw Cherry Lime Delight?

To make the base, combine rolled oats, pitted dates, raw sour cherries, maple syrup, lime juice, and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt in a food processor, pulsing until a fairly smooth paste forms.

What gives the filling its creamy texture?

The filling achieves its soft, creamy mousse texture from a blend of pre-soaked cashews, pitted dates, a whole avocado, maple syrup, water, lime juice, and solid coconut oil, all blitzed in a food processor.

Can this dessert be made ahead of time?

Yes, after pouring the filling onto the base and smoothing it out, return the pie to the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until you are ready to serve it.

How should I store any leftover Raw Cherry Lime Delight?

If you're not eating the entire pie in one sitting, cut it into segments and return the remaining portions to the freezer, where they should last for a few weeks.

What kind of tin is recommended for forming the base?

The recipe suggests using a 6-inch cake tin or a smaller flan dish, lined with foil, to press the base mixture into an even layer.

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Raw Cherry Lime Delight
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Name: Raw Cherry Lime Delight [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8-16
Ingredients: For the base:; 1 3/4 ounces rolled oats; 10 dates, pitted; 1 ounce raw sour cherries; 1 tbsp maple syrup; Juice of ½ lime; Pinch Himalayan pink salt; For the filling:; 5 ounces pre-soaked cashews; 5 dates, pitted; 1 avocado; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp water; Juice of ½ lime; 3 tsp solid coconut oil; 4 tbsp raw cacao (or cocoa powder)

LH By: Laura Hemmington

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A slice of Raw Cherry Lime Delight showing the distinct oat-date base and creamy light green cashew-avocado filling, garnished with fresh lime zest.

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Ingredients You Need for Raw Cherry Lime Delight [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the base:

1 3/4 ounces rolled oats
10 dates, pitted
1 ounce raw sour cherries
1 tbsp maple syrup
Juice of ½ lime
Pinch Himalayan pink salt

For the filling:

5 ounces pre-soaked cashews
5 dates, pitted
1 avocado
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp water
Juice of ½ lime
3 tsp solid coconut oil
4 tbsp raw cacao (or cocoa powder)

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How to Prepare Raw Cherry Lime Delight [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To make the base, combine all of the ingredients using a food processor. Pulse a few times until you have a fairly smooth paste (I like the oats to still have a little texture).
Line a tine (I used a 6" cake tin, but a smaller flan dish would be fine) with foil and spoon the mixture in, pressing down until you have an even layer. Cover and place in the freezer while you make the filling.
Combine all of the filling ingredients in the food processor and blitz on a high speed until you have a soft, creamy mousse.
Pour onto the base, smooth out using a spatula and return to the freezer until you want to eat it (I would suggest for at least 30 minutes).
If you're not eating the pie in one sitting, cut segments and return the rest for the freezer. It should last for a few weeks.