Cafe Gratitude’s delicious vegan key lime pie owes its silky texture to avocado.

It’s truly a slice of perfection.

Cafe Gratitudes vegan key lime pie is almost too good to be true.

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Youd never know the recipe is free of dairy and eggs.

The pecan crust provides a beautiful balance of flavors and textures.

Top it all off with a dollop of homemade cashew whipped cream.

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Its as close to perfection as dessert can get.

Blend the vanilla sticks and water until its thoroughly broken down.

This could sit for weeks in an airtight container.

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To make the date paste:1.

The fastest and best way to make date paste is to process pitted dates in a food processor.2.

Dates range between being really dry and really moist.

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If they are way too dry, you may need to add more water.

If they are very juicy, dont add any.

To make the crust:1.

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Slowly add the vanilla water by stopping it a few times.

To make the key lime filling:1.

Blend until you have a smooth cream and then add the lecithin and coconut oil.3.

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Continue blending until the mixture is completely blended.

You may have to stop and clean the sides as you blend.4.

Pour the filling on top of the prepared crust.

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Set in the fridge for about an hour or until firm.

To make the cashew whipped cream:1.

In a high-speed blender, combine the cashews, water, cane sugar, and salt.2.

Blend until you have a smooth cream, then add the coconut oil.3.

Let the whole pie set in the fridge for at least six hours or overnight.

Remove the pie from the pan by running a small spatula on the sides of the pie.

Smooth out if necessary.2.

The surprising benefits of avocado, according to a dietitian:

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