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Chocolate Beet Cream Pie Recipe

9/19/2013

3 Comments

 
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It may seem like an odd combination but trust me when you try this pie you will want more.  Made with almonds, local beets and cacao powder topped with coconut whipped cream.  You won't believe that this pie is gluten, dairy and refined sugar free.  If you have a food processor, Vita mix or a blender this pie can be prepared pretty quickly.  Don't forget to put your can of coconut milk in the fridge the night before so the delicious coconut cream separates from the water!

Ingredients:
Crust
-2 cups raw almonds ground in a food processor
-1/4 cup arrowroot powder
-1/4 cup coconut sugar
-1/4 cup melted coconut oil + some for greasing the pie plate
-1 tsp vanilla
-1/4 tsp sea salt
-1 tbsp of water

Pie
-1 1/2 to 2 cups shredded beets (3-4 medium beets)
-1/2 cup 100% maple syrup
-2 local eggs
-1/2 cup melted coconut oil
-1 tbsp of 100% vanilla
-1/2 tsp almond extract (optional) - I have made it with an without and I like it both ways
-1/4 cup almond or organic soy milk + extra for brushing crust
-1/2 cup raw cacao powder (I use the Organic Traditions brand) + some for garnish
-1/4 tsp sea salt


Coconut cream
-1 can of organic coconut milk that has been in the fridge overnight -preferably Native Forest or Natural Value brand as these have no BPA in the can linings
-1 tbsp of local honey


Preparation instructions

1. Preheat oven 350 F and grease a 9 inch pie plate with coconut oil.

2. Ground almonds in food processor or Vita Mix and pour into a large mixing bowl.


3. Add the rest of the crust ingredients and mix.  If the mixture seems too dry add an extra tbsp of water but 1 tbsp is usually enough.

4. Push mixture into pie plate and set aside.
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Ground almonds.
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Pie crust before pushed into pie plate.
5. Shred beets in a food processor or coarsely chop.  Pour into a measuring cup to ensure desired amount.  If you want the cake to have a stronger beet flavour add 2 cups if you want it a bit milder add 1 1/2 cups or less.

6. Change the food processor blade to the "S blade" (if using) and add beets and maple syrup and blend till smooth. 

7. Add all other ingredients, blend until smooth and pour into pie crust.

8. Pour a small amount of almond milk or soy milk in a bowl and use a pastry brush to brush down the outside of the pie crust with the milk.  This prevents it from burning during baking.

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Shredded beets.
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Processed beets.
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Pie before it is baked.
9. Bake fore 35-40 minutes until the center is cooked and pie doesn't jiggle anymore.  Let cool completely 1-2 hours before putting whipped cream on it. 

10. While in the oven you can make the coconut whipped cream and store it in the fridge.  Click here to see my other blog post on how to make coconut whipped cream.  Use only 1 tbsp of honey though.
 

11. When the pie is cooled use a spatula to spread the whipped cream on top of the pie.  Dust with cacao powder if desired.  Enjoy!

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Beet pie right out of the oven.
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The finished product. Forgot to take a picture with cacoa!
3 Comments
Stephen in FL link
12/10/2013 01:41:44 pm

I'll admit that I still think about this old Nickelodeon TV show called "Doug" when I hear about beets. Not sure if you have ever heard of that show but they really did love their beets. I probably would have been more apt to try them if they had baked them into pies that looked as good as this one does!

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Robert in Atlanta link
3/21/2014 04:29:02 am

I was also a fan of this show way back in the day. Beats have never been one of my favorite things to eat, but when it comes to health benefits they really are hard to beat... Numerous studies have shown that beats are beneficial for your mental health, and they are a great natural source of energy.

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Saguenay Friends link
5/12/2024 02:42:36 pm

Interesting thoughhts

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