A Community Recipe by Evergreen
A spiced whipped cream perfect for ‘pumpkin’ pie :) The pie is poemomm’s pumpkin pie. I had to use walnuts. This is the crust, also from poemomm. Again, I only had walnuts, and I sweetened it slightly with a couple of dates. That is why my crust is darker. Also, I think any nut could be used in this recipe,...
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joannabanana
Jan 21, 2011
i had to use flax seeds instead of chia seeds, and it came out like pudding. do you know how i could get it to be lighter and fluffier? i used all the other ingredients and the walnuts and dates were fresh. it's in the fridge right now, but i was thinking i should put it in the blender again. any ideas?
carrie6292
Jan 24, 2011
does this actually taste like pumpkin???
evergreen
Jan 22, 2011
hi joannabanana:)...i have never made it with flax, but i would try putting it back in the blender and gradually add tablespoons of water while blending to try to lighten it up...let us know your results in case anyone else has this issue:)
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evergreen
Feb 13, 2011
hi again carrie:)...i think there are some pumpkin pie recipes that actually use pumpkin posted by ray or kandace, did you search? also i just noticed after looking at the filling recipe from poemonmm that i used, i didn't have baby carrots so i used finely shredded regular carrots(squeeze any excess liquid), i used 1/2 cup date paste, did use the coconut oil and if i remember correctly, mixed it in my blender instead of food processor. you could probably use pumpkin for it, shred and squeeze like i did with the carrots:)
carrie6292
Feb 13, 2011
Yeah, i was really tring to find a pumpkin pie that does actually use pumpkin! Frustrating. If I can't find one or if i try to make one and it doesn't taste good, i'm making this for thanksgiving :) I have 2 pumpkins on my counter and i really need to use them!!!
evergreen
Feb 09, 2011
hi carrie:)...that parfait sounds great!sometimes i make a crumble topping from nuts or dehydrated nut milk pulp, sweetened with dates, and a little vanilla or spice.(pulse together in f.p.)good luck!
hi redbird:)...glad you found the chia seeds!
new link for 'pumpkin pie' filling: http://www.therawtarian.com/community/recipe/pumpkin-pie-0
new link for 'light pie crust': http://www.therawtarian.com/community/recipe/light-pie-crust
new link for my 'chocolate whipped cream' : http://www.therawtarian.com/community/recipe/chocolate-whipped-cream
carrie6292
Feb 09, 2011
Thanks! I think i'm gonna make this into a pudding or parfait with some buckwheaties in the middle... i'm not sure yet. Trying to find something quick and easy and delicious for thanksgiving :) If i do a parfait, i'll let you know how it turns out!
redbird
Jan 30, 2011
Thanks all for the information. I did find chia seeds. After making this of course. Delicious still! Thanks again evergreen. QT-Peoples is a fun market to go to. Interesting talks there from time to time too. Heard Victoria Boutenko then Tanya Zavasta a while back.
evergreen
Jan 24, 2011
hi carrie....the pie did taste like pumpkin pie!...it may have been the placebo effect..lol....i have never tasted raw pumpkin, i notice some people say they don't like the taste of it though, and quite a few pumpkin recipes actually use carrots:)
carrie6292
Jan 24, 2011
does this actually taste like pumpkin???
evergreen
Jan 22, 2011
hi joannabanana:)...i have never made it with flax, but i would try putting it back in the blender and gradually add tablespoons of water while blending to try to lighten it up...let us know your results in case anyone else has this issue:)
joannabanana
Jan 21, 2011
i had to use flax seeds instead of chia seeds, and it came out like pudding. do you know how i could get it to be lighter and fluffier? i used all the other ingredients and the walnuts and dates were fresh. it's in the fridge right now, but i was thinking i should put it in the blender again. any ideas?
evergreen
Jan 18, 2011
hi Rawaholic..i have a small coffee grinder i use to grind this amount of chia seeds...if i have a large amount , i use the blendtec on the "grind grain" setting...i would think a flour mill would be fine:)
i do enjoy sharing my creations with all you lovely people:)
Rawaholic
Jan 18, 2011
Wow! This recipe looks gorgeous and DELICIOUS. I am SO making this for Thanksgiving! :-D Thanks a bunch for posting. By the way how do you grind your chia seed? Do you just put it in a normal flour mill? It won't hurt a flour mill will it?
QTLayla
Jan 18, 2011
to evergreen... thanks for the lovely photo of your pie and the cream recipe... you are definitely an artist!!! :)
to redbird... OMG... do I miss Peoples Coop... in Portland... I use to buy the most unusual and awesome things in their bulk section... nothing like it here in Massachusetts... sigh!
QT~who misses the left coast very much~
samariah
Jan 16, 2011
This looks amazing.
evergreen
Jan 05, 2011
thanks everyone , for helping redbird, and the very nice comments:)
Zaphirah Sunflower
Jan 05, 2011
WOW! This stuff was INCREDIBLE. Even my pickiest eater LOVED it. Thanks!!
Zaphirah Sunflower
Jan 03, 2011
oops! never mind. I see it.
Zaphirah Sunflower
Jan 03, 2011
where can I find the pie filling/crust recipe?
ambiguous
Jan 01, 2011
I made this without the flax seeds and with nutmeg instead of ginger--it's awesome. It's reminiscent of pumpkin pie just on its own, and I'm sure is a great topping for pie or even a dip for apples--Thanks for the recipe!
jeshuabrown
Dec 30, 2010
Oh! Yes, yes, so lovely! Thanks for the inspiration!
randommara
Dec 30, 2010
I found chia seeds in the bulk spice section (rows of jars) at my local Henry's. You can get organic at http://www.goldminenaturalfoods.com/detail.aspx?ID=237
I think chias are so way better than flax! Can't wait to try this.
Bubbaw6
Dec 30, 2010
wow!! raw restaurants don't carry desserts this pretty. hats off to you! you and poemmom should collaborate on a book.
redbird
Dec 30, 2010
Thanks for all the suggestions. I will give the flax a try and I am going to a more specialized market (Peoples) this weekend. They may have them. Often do have things other places don't.
1sweetpea
Dec 30, 2010
On second thought, it might be better to soak whole flax seeds overnight, then blend until fluffy. At that point, make the pie filling, using the frothy flax seed mix.
1sweetpea
Dec 30, 2010
If you can't find chia seeds, ground or whole, you could use ground flax seed, brown or golden. It will serve the same purpose, which is to help the other ingredients gel, as eggs would in a SAD pie filling recipe. One company markets white chia seeds as Salba. You might try searching for retailers or online stores that carry it.
Graceful Heather
Dec 29, 2010
*Evergreen* - this sounds delicious and your photo is amazing! Thanks for sharing.
*Redbird* - I order chia seeds online from www.iherb.com. Navitas Naturals is my personal fav. If you haven't already, you may try a local health food store. I know some in my area (California) carry them.
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