Raw Matcha Coconut Cream Pie [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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The sweet flavor of coconut along with earthy matcha is simply heavenly! Which got me to thinking, a coconut cream pie with matcha would be amazing; I had to make one. This pie is pretty simple. A classic raw pie crust, filled with a matcha-laced coconut cream and large flaked coconut like a classic coconut cream pie topped off with more coconut cream. It was one of the best coconut cream pies I have made, and I have made quite a few.

Raw Matcha Coconut Cream Pie [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

This Recipe is :

Dairy Free Gluten-free Recipes Raw Vegan Soy Free Vegan

Calories

2507

Serves

1 6inch pie

Ingredients

For the Crust:

3/4 cup finely shredded dried coconut
3/4 cup sprouted, dehydrated buckwheat groats
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1 cup soft pitted medjool dates
1/4 tsp sea salt

For the Filling and Topping:

4 cups fresh young coconut meat packed*
1/2 cup fresh coconut water
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp raw coconut nectar, or your choice of raw liquid sweetener
1/4 tsp Himalayan salt or sea salt
1/2 Tbsp pure vanilla extract and seeds of a vanilla bean
2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp raw coconut butter (warmed to liquid)
1 Tbsp matcha powder
1 cup large dried coconut flakes
Additional matcha and coconut flakes for serving

Preparation

For the crust, combine all ingredients in the food processor until finely chopped and starting to hold together when squeezed (if it doesn’t you may need a few more dates). Press the mixture into a 6 inch pie pan or spring form pan greased with coconut oil.
To make the cream, combine the coconut, coconut water, coconut nectar, sea salt, vanilla and process until smooth. Add the coconut butter with the motor running and process for a minute. Divide between 2 bowls. Whisk the matcha powder into one, then fold the coconut into it. Pour the matcha filling over the prepared crust and place in the freezer to firm up (about an hour). Place the other bowl in the freezer for about 45 minutes and chill until it is the consistency of whipped cream.
Once the filling and the cream have chilled long enough, top the filling with the plain cream, dust with a little matcha powder, and top with more large flake coconut before serving.

Nutritional Information

Notes

If you do not mind this pie not being nut free, and coconut meat is unavailable, you may use 4 cups raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours and drained instead.

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AUTHOR & RECIPE DETAILS

Amy Lyons is the blogger and recipe writer behind Fragrant Vanilla Cake, a blog featuring raw and plant-based desserts as well as savory dishes. She is also the author two cookbooks. She graduated from Bethel University in 2007 with a degree in Studio Art and has a passion for creating beautiful things and helping others eat healthier.

Raw Matcha Coconut Cream Pie [Vegan, Gluten-Free]