These raw lime tartlets are absolutely out of this world. You must put them on your list of must make soon. The yummiest of baby pies! All the sweetness and tartness that we love in a delicious, bite-sized dessert that comes together very quickly. No baking is required, and they are made with good stuff like cashews, avocado, oats, dates, and limes!Impress your family and friends with these healthy, rich and velvety treats! There’s no better combo than avocado and lime! If you are looking for something sweet and tart and nutritiously indulgent, then look no further than this totally raw treat!
Course Dessert, Snack
Ingredients
Base
1cupalmonds, (or any other nuts or a mix)
1/2cupdates, soaked at least 30 minutes and drained
1/2cuprolled oats, instant or quick
1/2cupdesiccated coconut
1/4cuppeanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
Filling
2cupscashews, soaked 3+ hours and drained
1ripe avocado
1/4cupcoconut oil, melted
1/4cuphoney or maple syrup
Zest of 3 limes
Juice of 5 limes
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Topping
Whipped coconut cream - recipe link below in notes
Instructions
Base
Makes 12 mini pies or one 8 inch pie.Prepare your silicon cupcake moulds to shape into round mini pies. You can use any type of mould you like. Or you can use an 8”cake tin to make one big lime pie instead. If using a cake tin, line with parchment paper leaving some overhanging the top and sides to act as a handle to get the mixture out easily.In a food processor place nuts, oats and coconut and process until broken down and crumbly. Add dates and nut butter and continue to process until well combined. Be careful not to over process. Its nice to have some different “sized” bits in your base mixture to add texture.Distribute the mixture evenly between your moulds and press down firmly with your fingers.Place in the freezer while you make the filling.
Filling
Place the drained cashews in a food processor or powerful blender. Process until smooth and creamy. If necessary add a tablespoon (or two) of water to get things moving.Scoop out the flesh of the avocado and add to the food processor along with the coconut oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest and vanilla.Blend until the mixture is smooth, creamy and lump free.Take the base out of the freezer and top with the key lime mixture.Place back in the freezer to set for 1-2 hours.Top with whipped coconut cream, fresh lime slices and lime zest.Store in the freezer and take them out 20 minutes before serving to allow the mini pies to soften a little.
Notes
Recipe for fabulous whipped coconut cream here: Coconut Cream