The World’s Healthiest and Easiest Pecan Pie

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Summary

Traditional Pecan Pie is made from eggs, flour, corn syrup, sugar, butter, and, oh yeah, maybe a few pecans. Mine has only three ingredients: dates, pecans, and vanilla bean powder, and you’ll find that the pie is every bit as decadent and delicious.

Yields12 ServingsPrep Time2 hrs

Ingredients

The Crust
 16 oz raw, unsalted pecans
 1 tsp vanilla bean powder
 12 oz pitted dates
The Filling
 12 oz pitted dates (soaked in 2 cups of water until soft)
 1 tsp vanilla bean powder
 24 oz raw, unsalted pecans (finely ground)
The Topping
 1 cup raw, unsalted pecan halves
 2 tbsp date syrup (optional)

Directions

CRUST
1

Place pecans and vanilla bean powder in a dry food processor fitted with the “S” blade and process into a flour-like consistency. Do not overprocess or you will get nut butter.

2

Add dates and process until a ball forms.

3

Press crust evenly into a 9-inch round springform pan lined with a piece of parchment paper.

FILLING
4

Place dates, soaking liquid, and vanilla bean powder into a large food processor fitted with the “S” blade and purée until smooth.

5

Add the finely ground pecans and process again until creamy.

6

Pour over crust and freeze until firm. Decorate the top with pecan halves before freezing.

7

If you want your pie to look glossy like a traditional pecan pie, simply pour date syrup evenly over the top before freezing.

Chef’s Notes

Storage Instructions
For best taste and texture, store in an airtight container in the freezer, and serve frozen or slightly thawed.

Do not store in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts

12 servings

Serving size

Ingredients

The Crust
 16 oz raw, unsalted pecans
 1 tsp vanilla bean powder
 12 oz pitted dates
The Filling
 12 oz pitted dates (soaked in 2 cups of water until soft)
 1 tsp vanilla bean powder
 24 oz raw, unsalted pecans (finely ground)
The Topping
 1 cup raw, unsalted pecan halves
 2 tbsp date syrup (optional)

Directions

CRUST
1

Place pecans and vanilla bean powder in a dry food processor fitted with the “S” blade and process into a flour-like consistency. Do not overprocess or you will get nut butter.

2

Add dates and process until a ball forms.

3

Press crust evenly into a 9-inch round springform pan lined with a piece of parchment paper.

FILLING
4

Place dates, soaking liquid, and vanilla bean powder into a large food processor fitted with the “S” blade and purée until smooth.

5

Add the finely ground pecans and process again until creamy.

6

Pour over crust and freeze until firm. Decorate the top with pecan halves before freezing.

7

If you want your pie to look glossy like a traditional pecan pie, simply pour date syrup evenly over the top before freezing.

Notes

The World’s Healthiest and Easiest Pecan Pie