How to make Sweet Potato\nChocolate Pie

Step 1

Poke the sweet potatoes and bake them at 200°C (390°F) for 45 minutes. Then, peel off the skin, scoop out the flesh, and mash into a purée. View Recipe

Step 2

Meanwhile, add pre-soaked dates to a food processor with 80ml (2.8 fl oz) of water. Then, blend into a creamy paste. View Recipe

Step 3

In a bowl, soak the flaxseeds with the remaining 70ml (2.5 fl oz) of water for 15 minutes or until thick and gel-like. View Recipe

Step 4

Roast the cashews at 200°C (390°F) for 5 minutes and then add them to a food processor. Tip in the oats and blitz into finely ground flour. View Recipe

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Step 5

Now, combine the oat flour, soaked flaxseeds, half of the date paste, and baking powder into a bowl. Work all into a compact and slightly sticky dough. View Recipe

Step 6

Ease the dough into a 25 cm (9.8 inches) loose-bottom pie dish greased with oil, pressing it with your fingertips. View Recipe

Step 7

For the pie filling, add the sweet potato purée, the remaining date paste, tofu, arrowroot, and cocoa in a bowl. View Recipe

Step 8

Work all into a smooth cream using a hand or electric mixer. View Recipe

Step 9

Spread the chocolate cream evenly over the base with a spatula. View Recipe

Step 10

Bake the pie for 35 min at 180°C (355°F). Allow to cool down and dust it with cocoa. View Recipe