Figgy Cacao Fruit Pie

Name: Figgy Cacao Fruit Pie
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 100 gram California pitted dates; 100 gram roasted walnuts; 100 gram roasted cashew; 100 gram roasted pecan; 100 gram strawberries; 100 gram cacao bean; 100 gram dried figs; 2 tablespoon rice syrup or honey; ***Ingredients for topping:; 2 cup fresh strawberries; 1 cup sliced strawberries; 1/2 cup goji berries to blend; 1/2 cup (for garnish); 2 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoon coconut butter; 1 cup soaked cashew nuts; 2 large bananas sliced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

By Dada Shivananda

A supernatural powerhouse dessert. Cacao is renowned for its high antioxidant content and natural ability to support physical and mental health. It contains theobromine, which helps stimulate serotonin secretion in both the gut and the brain. The Mayans and Aztecs recognized the potential of these humble cacao beans, even trading them for gold.

The fig season is brief, making fresh figs a treasured ingredient. Our region is blessed with a variety of figs ranging from delicate white-fleshed types to those with vibrant dark pink interiors and molasses-like richness. For this pie, choose fresh figs from the farmers' market – ideally Brown Turkey or Alma varieties. Check that the bottom of each fig is completely closed; an open aperture could indicate the presence of a wasp from the pollination process. Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on the figs’ sweetness: increase if very sweet, or decrease if milder.

Make Figgy Cacao Fruit Pie and enjoy a dessert that is as nourishing as it is delicious.

This sweet treat, enriched with the natural sweetness of figs and the rich depth of cacao, makes a delightful dessert perfect for various occasions.

Prep Time5 min

Cook Time40 min

Total Time45 min

Servings2