Raw Strawberry Tart

I have been asked a few times for the recipe of the strawberry tart I made for Candice's birthday party, so I decided that this would be a good place to post it. It is really good and quite rich!! I got it from 'The Joy of Vegan Baking' cookbook by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau.

Crust:

2 C. raw pecans or almonds
3/4 to 1 C. pitted dates, preferably Medjool
1/4 t. salt
Oil for greasing pan

Place the nuts in a food processor, and grind them until they are a coarse meal. Add the dates and salt and process until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture into a nonstick or very lightly oiled 8 or 9 inch tart pan or spring form pan. (This crust is good for any fresh fruit, no-bake pie or tart.)


Filling:

4 C. ripe strawberries, sliced
1 C. ripe strawberries, whole
5 pitted dates, soaked 10 minutes in warm water and drained
2 t. fresh lemon juice
1/2 C. fresh blackberries halved

Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the prepared crust and set aside. In a food processor or blender, combine the whole strawberries with the 5 soaked dates and lemon juice. Puree until smooth. Pour this mixture over the sliced strawberries. Arrange the blackberries on top of the sauce and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

I really love this dessert!!