23. Chocolate Pecan Torte

Today is National Pecan Torte Day and in honor of that I came up with this recipe.

Chocolate Pecan Torte

Pecan crust
2 c pecan pieces, divided
1 c dates
1/4 t nutmeg
1/8 t sea salt

In a food processor, chop 1/2 cup of the pecan and set aside. Process remaining pecans and sea salt until finely ground. Add dates and nutmeg, process until mixture sticks together. Press into a pie pan.

Chocolate filling
2 c coconut meat
1/2 c cocoa powder
1/4 c agave nectar
2 T vanilla extract
1/4 t sea salt

In a blender, combine ingredients until smooth. Place in a pie crust and chill for an hour.

Cocoa cream
3 c cashews, soaked
1/4 c agave nectar
4 T cocoa powder
1/2 t vanilla extract
1/4 c water

In a blender, combine ingredients until smooth. Place in a bowl and chill for an hour.

Fill a pastry bag (fitted with a medium star tip) with cocoa cream. Pipe shells over top of torte, covering it completely.