Spiced Pumpkin Date Pie

Name: Spiced Pumpkin Date Pie
Yield: serves 8
Ingredients: Nut Pastry Crust, made with pecans, unbaked (page 78); 1 (15-ounce) can plain organic pumpkin purée; 12 ounces firm silken tofu; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 cup pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 30 to 40 minutes and drained; 1/2 cup light agave nectar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Soy whipped cream, for garnish (optional)

December 9, 2011

This is a new take on an old favorite. Dates add great flavor and texture to the creamy spiced filling in this vegan pie. The nutty pecan crust is the perfect contrast to the velvety smooth pumpkin filling. Don’t wait until Thanksgiving to try this one!

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