Strawberry Dream Pie

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posted by Annie B. Bond Aug 22, 2006 5:07 am

filed under: Food & Recipes, Desserts, , strawberry pie, tofu

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Inspired by Meals That Heal, by Lisa Turner (Inner Traditions, 1996).

This heavenly chilled pie uses tofu instead of dairy to add even more phytonutrient punch to the antioxidant berries, and it is sweetened with a natural sweetener instead of refined sugar. It’s so delicious you will never guess how good for you it is! Sweet strawberries and creamy filling in a pecan-spiked crust make Strawberry Dream Pie a real treat.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups crushed all-natural graham crackers
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup safflower oil
4 cups fresh sliced strawberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup silken tofu
1/2 cup rice syrup or maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Whole strawberries for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Combine strawberries and lemon juice and allow to macerate.

2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans, and oil. Mix thoroughly, then press firmly into a pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes in preheated oven, then allow to cool.

3. In a blender or food processor, combine tofu, rice syrup, and vanilla, pureeing until smooth. Stir in the sliced strawberries and spoon mixture into prepared crust.

4. Bake for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, until berries soften and release their juices. Allow pie to cool, then refrigerate until set and well chilled.

5. To serve, garnish with additional berries.

Serves 8.

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Eric Gross says
Nov 16, 2007 7:40 AM

Sounds like I'll make a fortune in the Italian Graham Cracker black market.

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Janey Volden says
Jun 14, 2007 12:45 PM

I'm taking this recipe to Italy and I'm also going to pack Graham wafers!!!

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Margaret Crowe says
Jun 3, 2007 5:44 PM

Reina - Can you get Digestive Biscuits from the UK? They will work.

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Reina Folkers says
May 21, 2007 1:14 PM

It likes fine, but what can I use instead of the Graham Crackers??????? They are not to find in Italy! Perhaps I can use Yochee instead of Tofu? Reina Folkers

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Paula C. says
May 20, 2007 8:54 AM

Thanks for sharing! Strawberry Fields Forever! :)

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Chickie M. says
May 18, 2007 8:36 AM

Most definitely will try this...sounds totally yummy!

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Angie Mills says
May 18, 2007 6:32 AM

sounds great must try it

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Betty Jane Morrison says
May 18, 2007 5:29 AM

It makes my mouth water just to read the recipe.

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Betty Jane Morrison says
May 18, 2007 5:27 AM

I agree, it does sound fabulous. I'm certainly going to try it.

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Linda Post says
May 17, 2007 1:58 PM

sounds fabulous, will definately try it!!!!!

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