Amazing Chocolate Avocado Cream Pie

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Prep Time: 3 hours

Serves: 8 servings

Description:

2011 Kick Off with Hass Avocados Recipe Contest – Finalist
Recipe Courtesy of Jacquelynn F. from Wisconsin, who says "This pie is chocolate heaven. Totally decadent and yummy. I food processed avocados, cacao powder, agave, cinnamon, vanilla, and a little salt into a silky smooth mousse and the crust is nutty and delicious. On top, I decorated it with cacao nibs and coconut shreds. Bliss!"

This recipe was submitted by a Hass Avocado fan and has not been tested by the Hass Avocado Board.

Ingredients:

Crust Ingredients:

2 cups pecans, divided
4-6 soft dates, pitted
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ground fresh nutmeg
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract, optional
pinch sun dried sea salt

Filling Ingredients:

2 ripe, Hass Avocados
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla extract
12 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

For crust, soak 1 cup pecans in 2 cups fresh water for 2-4 hours. Drain and rinse. In a food processor, chop 1 cup dry pecans into a fine meal. Set aside. Chop soaked pecans into a fine meal.
Cut or break the dates into pieces. If the dates are very dry or firm, soak them in 1/2 cup fresh water for 5 minutes to soften. Add the date pieces, vegan maple syrup, cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and sea salt to the ground soaked pecans and chop until well mixed.
Add the ground dry pecans and chop until well mixed. The dough should be crumbly but sticky enough to hold shape when pressed. Press the dough evenly into a pie plate; it is easiest to press the dough first to the sides of the plate and then press into the bottom for an even depth.
For filling, in a blender, cream together avocados, lemon juice, and vanilla. In a double broiler, melt chocolate chips; let chocolate cool slightly.
Add melted chocolate to the avocado mixture and blend until smooth. Pour into prepared crust and chill overnight.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.