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    Smoked Cardamom Ice Cream with Salty Honey Caramel Swirl

    Published Feb 18, 2014

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    delicious Smoked Cardamom Ice Cream with Salty Honey Caramel Swirl

    I make no secret of my love affair with cardamom. Whether it comes in the form of chai, cookies, granola, or cocktails, (or cake, or pancakes, or crumble...) I'm all over it. So when I learned that smoked cardamom was a thing, I thought my brain might explode.

    cardamom seeds

    Carey of Reclaiming Provincial posted these Smoky Cardamom-Coconut Cuba Libres last summer, and then she went and made Smoky Cardamom Ginger Molasses Cookies. She kindly included links as to where one could order these dark beauties. But my need to experience smoked cardamom was overpowered by supreme lack of motivation to procure anything not readily found at my co-op. I resigned myself to a black cardamom-less existence.

    egg yolks in a bowl

    But the other day as I packed some green cardamom pods into a bag in the bulk spices section, and I practically kicked myself when I noticed the gallon-sized jar of black cardamom pods sitting right next to their green brethren that I've been buying for the past ten years.

    wet in gredients being stirred

    I felt like even more of a doofus when I learned that they're also carried by Spicely, a local, organic spice company that I pretty much adore and is also stocked by our co-op.

    milk being whisked

    Black cardamom pods come from a different plant than the green guys. They're dried over an open flame, giving them an intensely smokey aroma that smells like my hair after an evening spent sitting by a campfire. I tucked the small paper bag of cardamom into the spice rack, and every time I walked by, I thought of camping. I also thought of ice cream. (But then, that's not unusual.)

    pot of caramel

    Black cardamom is usually used in savory dishes, such as rice, but I couldn't stop
    dreaming of a smokey, spiced ice cream swirled with gooey caramel. I mixed up the first batch with only black cardamom – 8 pods, gently cracked, steeped with cream and vanilla. This version was very smoky, a little too much for my taste, though Jay thought it was just right.

    caramel swirled onto ice cream mix

    For batch number two, which turned out to be the final version, I decreased the black cardamom to six pods and added some ground cardamom. The seeds from the green pods have more gentle, aromatic notes, and I wanted some of that loveliness in there, too.

    ice cream mix in pan

    Since I like honey with cardamom, I added some to the caramel sauce. And since I like salt with caramel and smoke (and, well, everything), I stirred in some Maldon flakes.

    Smoked Cardamom Ice Cream with Salty Honey Caramel Swirl in a pan

    I layered the churned ice cream with the caramel, which stays soft even when frozen and keeps the ice cream pliant straight from the freezer. I like the way the floral and slightly acidic notes of the honey rub up against the spice and smoke of the ice cream. It's truly like nothing I've ever tasted.

    close up of Smoked Cardamom Ice Cream with Salty Honey Caramel Swirl

    Actually, that's not entirely true; it reminds me a bit of some bacon ice cream I tried years ago – savory and sweet, a little earthy, and a surprise to the tastebuds.

    Smoked Cardamom Ice Cream with Salty Honey Caramel Swirl in a scoop

    Jay isn't usually a big fan of ice cream, but he can't get enough of this stuff. Maybe that's because it's smoky and therefore manly.

    Smoked Cardamom Ice Cream with Salty Honey Caramel Swirl in a glass

    If you want to play up the smokey/savory factor, sprinkle scoops with flakes of smoked sea salt. For a dessert that's more in touch with its feminine side, top bowls with a sprinkle of rosewater and some chopped pistachios. I bet this would be nice next to roasted pears or peaches, too.

    top down shot of Smoked Cardamom Ice Cream with Salty Honey Caramel Swirl

    I'm looking forward to playing around some more with this new-to-me ingredient, perhaps in a long-cooked stew, in rice pudding or other custards, or in a caramel-based confection like brittle or caramel corn. This morning, I made a take on my favorite masala chai, and I threw in some black cardamom and turmeric, which made a rich tea reminiscent of one from my favorite Indian restaurant in L.A. And I'm always looking for new ideas if any fellow cardamom-lovers out there feel like sharing. :)

    jar of seeds and Smoked Cardamom Ice Cream with Salty Honey Caramel Swirl

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    • Stone Fruit Galette with Honey & Cardamom {gluten-free}
    • Baked Rolled Barley with Figs, Berries, and Cardamom
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    You are going to love this homemade ice cream recipe!
    Prep Time: 1 hour
    Chilling time: 6 hours 30 minutes
    Total: 1 hour
    Servings: 8 servings (makes about 1 quart).

    Ingredients

    For the ice cream:

    • 1 cup half and half, plus another 1/2 cup (12 ounces / 350 mL)
    • 6 black cardamom pods, cracked
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (the regular stuff, i.e., black seeds from green pods)
    • 1/2 a vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped
    • 1 cup heavy cream (8 ounces / 240 mL)
    • 4 large egg yolks
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 cup organic cane sugar (3.5 ounces / 100 grams)

    For the salty honey caramel (makes about 1 1/4 cups):

    • 1/4 cup water (2 ounces / 60 mL)
    • 1/4 cup honey (2.75 ounces / 80 grams)
    • 1 teaspoon strained lemon juice
    • 1/2 cup sugar (3.5 ounces / 100 grams)
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (.5 ounce / 15 grams)
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream (4 ounces / 120 grams)
    • 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt, such as Maldon (or a few pinches of sea or kosher salt)

    Instructions

    Make the ice cream base:

    • In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the 1 cup half and half, black cardamom, ground cardamom, and vanilla pod and scrapings. Warm over a medium flame until hot and steamy, swirling the pan occasionally to prevent scorching. Cover and let steep 20-30 minutes. Re-warm the mixture until hot again.
    • Place the heavy cream the remaining 1/2 cup of the half and half in a large bowl, and place the strainer over the top. Set aside.
    • In a medium bowl set on a damp towel, whisk together the egg yolks, salt and sugar until combined. Whisking constantly, slowly pour the hot dairy into the yolk mixture. Pour the custard back into the pot, return the vanilla pod, and cook over a low flame, stirring constantly with a heat-proof silicone spatula, until the mixture begins to "stick" (form a film othe bottom of the pot (you will have to tilt the pan to see thior registers 170ºF on an instant-read thermometer, 3-5 minutes.
    • Immediately pour the custard through a strainer and into the bowl of cold dairy. (I rinse and dry my vanilla pods, and stick them in a jar of alcohol to make extract.) Cover and chill until very cold, at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, and up to 2 days.

    Make the caramel:

    • Pour the cream into a small saucepan and heat over a medium flame until hot and steamy, swirling the pan occasionally. Cover to keep warm.
    • Meanwhile, pour the water into a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the honey and lemon juice, then carefully pour the sugar into the center of the pan. If any sugar crystals stick to the sides of the pan, brush them down into the water with moistened fingers. Cover the pot with a lid and, without disturbing the pan, cook over a medium flame until the sugar is dissolved, about three minutes (the steam will wash down any wayward sugar crystals). Remove the lid and continue to boil, without stirring, until the mixture turns a deep amber, gently tilting the pan to encourage even caramelization, brushing down the sides of the pan with a damp pastry brush if you see any pesky sugar crystals forming on them. This will only take a few minutes; watch the pot carefully toward the end, and reduce the heat to low if you're nervous.
    • When the mixture turns a dark amber (if the mixture is bubbly, you may need to place a drop of caramel on a white, heat-proof plate to check), immediately swirl in the butter, then gently and slowly whisk in the cream. Return the pot to a low flame and whisk gently to dissolve any hardened caramel that may be hanging out on the bottom or corners of the pan. Strain the caramel into a heat-proof bowl, and let stand, stirring occasionally, until cooled and thickened slightly. Stir in the flaky salt, crushing any extra-large bits between your fingers.
    • Store the caramel in an airtight jar. It will keep at room temperature for up to a day, or chilled for up to a month.

    Finish your creation:

    • Place the ice cream base in the freezer for 30 minutes to get it really cold, stirring it every 10 minutes. Place an 8x4" or 9x5" loaf pan in the freezer. Have the caramel at a drizzle-able room temperature. Churn the ice cream in an ice cream maker until it is the consistency of soft-serve. Working quickly, spread 1/3 of the ice cream in the bottom of the frozen loaf pan. Drizzle with 1/4 of the caramel. Repeat until you've used up all the ice cream and most of the caramel. Drag a toothpick or skewer back and forth through the top layer of caramel to give it a pretty swirl.
    • Freeze the ice cream for one hour, then press a piece of plastic wrap onto the top of the ice cream and continue freezing until firm, 2-4 hours, or up to several weeks.

    Notes

    Look for black cardamom pods at well-stocked grocers or Indian markets, or order them from Spicely.
    If you prefer, you can use 1 cup whole milk and 1 1/2 cups heavy cream in place of the cream and half and half in the ice cream base.
    Begin this recipe early on the day you wish to serve it, or preferably 1-2 days ahead – ice cream base that gets to rest has a smoother consistency.
    To churn, I use the Kitchen Aid ice cream maker attachment; it's inexpensive, uses the motor on any stand mixer, and stores in the freezer.
    For extra oomph, top the ice cream with some flakes of smoked sea salt; a sprinkle of rosewater and some chopped pistachios make a nice garnish, too.
    I use the method that Cook's Illustrated recommends for making caramel. Water goes into the pan first, with a little honey and lemon juice to help prevent crystallization, then the sugar is poured into the center of the pot, avoiding the sides of the pan. The caramel boils for a few minutes with the lid on, letting the steam wash down any sugar crystals that work their way up the sides. Do resist agitating the caramel beyond a gentle tilting of the pan, and keep a pastry brush and some water nearby to brush down any crystals that may try to creep up; if left to their own devices, they will form a matrix reminiscent of sludge. If this does happen, you can usually re-dissolve the sugar by adding more water and letting it do its thing again.
    All ounce measurements are by weight.
    Nutritional values are based on one of eight servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 935IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 0.5mg
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    Smoked Cardamom Ice Cream with Salty Honey Caramel Swirl

    Look for black cardamom pods at well-stocked grocers or Indian markets, or order them from Spicely. If you prefer, you can use 1 cup whole milk and 1 1/2 cups heavy cream in place of the cream and half and half in the ice cream base. Begin this recipe early on the day you wish to serve it, or preferably 1-2 days ahead – ice cream base that gets to rest has a smoother consistency. To churn, I use the Kitchen Aid ice cream maker attachment; it's inexpensive, uses the motor on any stand mixer, and stores in the freezer. For extra oomph, top the ice cream with some flakes of smoked sea salt; a sprinkle of rosewater and some chopped pistachios make a nice garnish, too.

    I use the method that Cook's Illustrated recommends for making caramel. Water goes into the pan first, with a little honey and lemon juice to help prevent crystallization, then the sugar is poured into the center of the pot, avoiding the sides of the pan. The caramel boils for a few minutes with the lid on, letting the steam wash down any sugar crystals that work their way up the sides. Do resist agitating the caramel beyond a gentle tilting of the pan, and keep a pastry brush and some water nearby to brush down any crystals that may try to creep up; if left to their own devices, they will form a matrix reminiscent of sludge. If this does happen, you can usually re-dissolve the sugar by adding more water and letting it do its thing again.

    All ounce measurements are by weight.

    Makes about 1 quart, 8 servings

    For the ice cream:
    1 cup half and half, plus another 1/2 cup (12 ounces / 350 mL)
    6 black cardamom pods, cracked
    1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (the regular stuff, i.e., black seeds from green pods)
    1/2 a vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped
    1 cup (8 ounces / 240 mL) heavy cream
    4 large egg yolks
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup (3.5 ounces / 100 grams) organic cane sugar

    For the salty honey caramel (makes about 1 1/4 cups):
    1/4 cup (2 ounces / 60 mL) water
    1/4 cup (2.75 ounces / 80 grams) honey
    1 teaspoon strained lemon juice
    1/2 cup (3.5 ounces / 100 grams) sugar
    1 tablespoon (.5 ounce / 15 grams) unsalted butter
    1/2 cup (4 ounces / 120 grams) heavy cream
    1/2 teaspoon flaky salt, such as Maldon (or a few pinches of sea or kosher salt)

    Make the ice cream base:
    In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the 1 cup half and half, black cardamom, ground cardamom, and vanilla pod and scrapings. Warm over a medium flame until hot and steamy, swirling the pan occasionally to prevent scorching. Cover and let steep 20-30 minutes. Re-warm the mixture until hot again.

    Place the heavy cream the remaining 1/2 cup of the half and half in a large bowl, and place the strainer over the top. Set aside.

    In a medium bowl set on a damp towel, whisk together the egg yolks, salt and sugar until combined. Whisking constantly, slowly pour the hot dairy into the yolk mixture. Pour the custard back into the pot, return the vanilla pod, and cook over a low flame, stirring constantly with a heat-proof silicone spatula, until the mixture begins to "stick" (form a film on) the bottom of the pot (you will have to tilt the pan to see this) or registers 170ºF on an instant-read thermometer, 3-5 minutes.

    Immediately pour the custard through a strainer and into the bowl of cold dairy. (I rinse and dry my vanilla pods, and stick them in a jar of alcohol to make extract.) Cover and chill until very cold, at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, and up to 2 days.

    Make the caramel:
    Pour the cream into a small saucepan and heat over a medium flame until hot and steamy, swirling the pan occasionally. Cover to keep warm.

    Meanwhile, pour the water into a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the honey and lemon juice, then carefully pour the sugar into the center of the pan. If any sugar crystals stick to the sides of the pan, brush them down into the water with moistened fingers. Cover the pot with a lid and, without disturbing the pan, cook over a medium flame until the sugar is dissolved, about three minutes (the steam will wash down any wayward sugar crystals). Remove the lid and continue to boil, without stirring, until the mixture turns a deep amber, gently tilting the pan to encourage even caramelization, brushing down the sides of the pan with a damp pastry brush if you see any pesky sugar crystals forming on them. This will only take a few minutes; watch the pot carefully toward the end, and reduce the heat to low if you're nervous.

    When the mixture turns a dark amber (if the mixture is bubbly, you may need to place a drop of caramel on a white, heat-proof plate to check), immediately swirl in the butter, then gently and slowly whisk in the cream. Return the pot to a low flame and whisk gently to dissolve any hardened caramel that may be hanging out on the bottom or corners of the pan. Strain the caramel into a heat-proof bowl, and let stand, stirring occasionally, until cooled and thickened slightly. Stir in the flaky salt, crushing any extra-large bits between your fingers.

    Store the caramel in an airtight jar. It will keep at room temperature for up to a day, or chilled for up to a month.

    Finish your creation:
    Place the ice cream base in the freezer for 30 minutes to get it really cold, stirring it every 10 minutes. Place an 8x4" or 9x5" loaf pan in the freezer. Have the caramel at a drizzle-able room temperature. Churn the ice cream in an ice cream maker until it is the consistency of soft-serve. Working quickly, spread 1/3 of the ice cream in the bottom of the frozen loaf pan. Drizzle with 1/4 of the caramel. Repeat until you've used up all the ice cream and most of the caramel. Drag a toothpick or skewer back and forth through the top layer of caramel to give it a pretty swirl.

    Freeze the ice cream for one hour, then press a piece of plastic wrap onto the top of the ice cream and continue freezing until firm, 2-4 hours, or up to several weeks.

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    1. Sini | my blue and white kitchen says

      February 23, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      This recipe looks insane! The best thing I saw on the web this week. Can't wait to make it.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        February 24, 2014 at 5:21 am

        What a sweet thing to say - thank you, Sini!

        Reply
    2. Claudette @dharmaanchor says

      February 26, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      Heaven. This looks like pure heaven. Beautifully executed.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        February 27, 2014 at 5:47 pm

        Aw! Thank you, Claudette!

        Reply
    3. Monet says

      February 27, 2014 at 3:04 am

      How beautiful. I especially loved the shot of the cream being poured into the caramel. Oh my goodness, I just want a big scoop now! Thank you for sharing, dear friend. Inspirational, as always!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        February 27, 2014 at 5:55 pm

        Thank you for the sweet words, Monet! Fly on over and get some! ;) I'm glad I finally figured out how to use my camera's timer to get shots of my hands. And thank YOU for the lemon bar inspiration - I made some yesterday with lemons from my neighbor's tree. Yum!

        Reply
    4. Liz Cooper says

      March 01, 2014 at 6:32 pm

      Just made this last night (and ate almost all of it last night-a little left for breakfast) with the black cardamon I had stashed away and had totally forgotten about! Wow...just wow.... and the honey caramel is a killer-perfect touch. Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 02, 2014 at 3:21 am

        That makes me so happy! So glad you tried and liked the ice cream, Liz. Thank you for the sweet and lovely note. I too am a fan of breakfast ice cream. :)

        Reply
    5. Dearna says

      March 31, 2014 at 4:43 am

      This sounds like the most perfect thing ever. I so wish I had an icecream maker!!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 31, 2014 at 6:18 pm

        Aw, thanks, Dearna! I can't recommend getting one highly enough. (I use the ice cream maker attachment for my kitchen aid stand mixer - they only cost about $75, and the bowl lives in the freezer, out of the way.) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002IES80/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0002IES80&linkCode=as2&tag=thebojgou-20

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    6. Bizzy Lizzy's Good Things says

      April 27, 2014 at 3:29 am

      Hi Alanna, found your blog via Facebook… what an exquisite ice cream! I must admit I have a passion for cardamom too!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        April 29, 2014 at 5:44 am

        Thanks, Bizzy Lizzy - so glad you made it over here! Cardamom is the best. :)

        Reply
    7. Sher Khan says

      May 02, 2014 at 6:59 am

      Smoked Cardamom is also just known as black cardamom, and is a staple in most northern garam massala, so will be available in any Indian grocery/store. A look at Indian recipes will also reveal many uses, and amounts for each usage.
      A note on stewing with black cardamom: it can take over a whole dish. If cooking over a long period, usually only one pod is needed, any more than that and you tend to lose any other flavours you put in.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        May 02, 2014 at 4:33 pm

        Thanks for the great tips, Sher - much appreciated.

        Reply
    8. Jennifer M. says

      July 03, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      Gorgeous recipe! Definitely going on my list to make

      Just to say, you have your liquid conversions wrong-- you have 1 cup as being 120ml, but a cup is 240ml, give or take.
      1 cup half and half, plus another 1/2 cup (12 ounces / 175 mL) = should be about 350ml
      1 cup (8 ounces / 120 mL) heavy cream = should be 240ml.

      The weight measurements look fine.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        July 04, 2014 at 10:44 pm

        Ack!! Thank you SO MUCH for catching that! Updating it now.

        Reply
    9. Jennifer Farley says

      March 30, 2016 at 5:33 am

      I was scrolling through pinterest and this showed up in my feed. Holy delicious.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        March 30, 2016 at 10:52 am

        Aw! Thanks, Jen. I was just shooting ice cream yesterday and looking at your bourbon number for inspiration. :)

        Reply
    10. Joe Schlicht says

      September 21, 2016 at 3:33 pm

      Just trying this out today. Looks so good in the photos. Made the base and honey caramel. Will use my icecream maker (for the 3rd time) tomorrow. Thanks for sharing this.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        September 21, 2016 at 9:31 pm

        Awesome! Let me know how you like it. :)

        Reply
    11. Joe says

      September 23, 2016 at 1:30 pm

      Ha...well mine didn't come out as pretty as yours. I think I'm cooking the base too long as well, and not enough makes it through my strainer (too thick), I need to get a thermometer. So my ratio of caramel to icecream was too close, with the caramel overpowering to flavor. I'll try again soon!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        September 23, 2016 at 1:58 pm

        Aw sorry to hear it! Yes, the ice cream base should still be quite runny. Let me know how the next try goes!

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While I didn’t grow up in a religious family, I loved putting together this roundup of sweet treats that happen to be kosher for Passover. I don’t know if it’s the pandemic, my age (I’ll be 40 this year!😳) or following such inspiring Jewish foodies (Jewdies?) as @jakecohen, @zenbelly, @whatjewwannaeat, @predominantly_paleo , and @estherandloretta , among others, but I’ve been feeling super nostalgic for Jewish cuisine lately.
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Also, I had no idea how complicated the rules of Passover really are! I knew that wheat and yeasted baked goods were strictly verboten, in order to honor the hardship of our people traversing the dessert without time to stop and let their bread rise. But I didn’t realize that certain groups observe stricter rules, avoiding all foods that even *look* like grains, such as beans, legumes, and even cardamom! 
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I even asked you all in my stories to weigh in on the heated debate about baking soda and baking powder. Apparently they are *technically* kosher for Passover according to the letter of the law, even though I and many others always thought they were to be avoided. 
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Whether you celebrate or not, I hope you go meshuga for these recipes! A few favorites: 

1. GF Vegan Chocolate Tahini Tart
2. Brown Butter Macaroons
3. Vegan Key Lime Pie
4. Paleo Crepes
5. Pot De Creme
6. Almond Poppy Seed Eton Mess
7. No-Bake Brownie Ice Cream Sandos

Find these recipes and more by tapping the link in my profile, then tapping this image. Or search “Passover” on #bojongourmet. Or copy/paste the following link into your desktop browser:

https://bojongourmet.com/passover-desserts-gluten-free-paleo-vegan/

Chag sameach! 

#passover #passover2021 #passoverdesserts #passoverdessert #pesach #passoverrecipes #glutenfreedesserts #paleodessert #vegandessert
    Weekend plans? ✨ I’m craving these GF citrus Weekend plans? 
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I’m craving these GF citrus poppy seed almond flour pancakes. Grain-free and dairy-free, they also happen to be kosher for Passover! 
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Top them with yogurt, honey, and citrus for a vibrant and nourishing breakfast.
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Get the recipe at #bojongourmet, tappable link in my profile:

https://bojongourmet.com/fluffy-almond-flour-pancakes-gluten-free/
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#glutenfreepancakes #paleopancakes #dairyfreepancakes #pancakes #f52community #feedfeedglutenfree #f52grams
    Fresh on TBG: Paleo Vegan No-Bake Key Lime Pie ✨ Fresh on TBG: Paleo Vegan No-Bake Key Lime Pie
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Pie Day = great holiday or greatest holiday? We’re celebrating with this easy pie recipe that requires no baking. Just whizz everything together in a blender or food processor, then set in the fridge. 
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This beauty bursts with bright citrus flavor soothed by luscious coconut for a dessert that will make you feel like you’re lying on a tropical beach. Just the thing for ushering in brighter days!
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Ingredients:
•nut & coconut crust
•maple syrup
•vanilla, cinnamon & salt
•lime zest & juice
•soaked cashews
•water or coconut water
•coconut oil
•coconut yogurt, for topping
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Find the recipe by tapping the link in my profile, then tapping this image. Or search “lime pie” on #bojongourmet. Or copy/paste the following link into your desktop browser: 
https://bojongourmet.com/vegan-key-lime-pie-paleo/
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#keylimepie #pieday #piday

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