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Raw Dessert Recipe: Cranberry Pecan Torte

I love teaching. It gives me a chance to see and interact with people as they are experiencing raw food recipes. I love the energy and the exchange of ideas.

 

 

Last night I taught a class at Lakewinds Natural Foods on Desserts. I wanted to create a class that would teach people the basics so they could branch off and use what they learned to make their own recipes! We started with a cashew cream. I showed them how to turn that into a chia seed pudding, and then cashew whipping cream. From there, we made a basic nut crust that when combined with the cashew whipped cream and filling ingredients, became a Cranberry Pecan Tart! Topped off with a great chocolate ganache, the class was thrilled to learn these basics that they can use in their raw food kitchens.

Wanting a fun and festive recipe, I came up with the idea for the tart while planning the class. What could be more festive than cranberries during the holidays? Tarts are simple and beautiful. You will be amazed at how easy this is to throw together, and how much your family and friends will love it!

 

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56 Comments

  1. Helen wrote on December 4, 2013

    Hi there, would walnuts be a suitable substitute for cashews in this recipe? Hubby can’t have cashews. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Susan wrote on November 9, 2013

    I put it on right away. That way it will meld together. Cheers!

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  3. Nathalie wrote on November 9, 2013

    Hii Susan,

    I’m planning to make this tart for tomorrow’s family lunch. I just have one question: Once i’ m done with the filling and i refrigerate it when should i pour on it the ganache? Is it directly or once it’s strong enough?

    Reply
  4. Lucy wrote on August 15, 2013

    Hi Susan. I absolutely love your recipes. I would like to ask you what I can use when I haven’t coconut oil?

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    • Susan wrote on August 16, 2013

      Lucy…that is a really hard one. Coconut oil sets up many recipes. Check the FAQ page on substitutions,

      Reply
  5. Ginger wrote on February 28, 2013

    Hi,
    Your website is aptly named! I love making my own coconut butter. For this recipe, do the almonds need to go through the dehydrator? I don’t have one.

    Reply
  6. Elaine James wrote on January 15, 2013

    I would just like to be able to print the recipe, with a picture, without all the ads, comments, etc.
    Thank you.

    Reply
  7. Janet Meredith wrote on January 9, 2013

    Looks and sounds ahh-mazing. Will definitely make that this weekend as well as share with my clients! Thank you. xo

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  8. Lance wrote on December 4, 2012

    I made this today and let it set for about 8 hours. It was a bit runny, however, it was fabulous!!!!! The combination of the sweet and tart was amazing. We’ll see if it sets more firmly overnight. This is a winner.

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  9. Kalee wrote on October 22, 2012

    Just made this today! So good! This was my first endeavor at making a raw dessert and my husband enjoyed it too 🙂 Next time I will add more cranberries, love that flavor! Thank you for this great recipe, and btw I also ended up with extra filling but I just made another torte 🙂

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