1cupblack sesame seeds, lightly toasted and cooled
1teaspooncoconut oil
¼teaspoonkosher salt
¼cuppowdered sugar, sifted
INSTRUCTIONS
Line an 8x8 square baking pan with a sling of parchment paper.
Prepare the crust. Add the dates, maple syrup, almonds, sesame seeds, and salt to a high speed blender or food processor and pulse until it begins to clump. Pour the filling into the prepared baking pan and use your fingertips to press down the crust into an even layer. Use a small glass to roll it smooth, if desired. Chill crust while you prepare the filling.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews and add them to the blender with pumpkin purée, maple syrup, ground chia seeds, vanilla bean seeds, and spices.
With the blender on low, slowly add the cool water, increasing the speed as you pour. Blend on high for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until the filling is velvety smooth.
Pour in the coconut oil and blend on low just to combine. Pour the filling over the chilled crust, smoothing out the top as needed.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until firm.
Meanwhile prepare the black sesame tahini. Pulse the black sesame seeds for 20 seconds in a high speed blender or food processor (you will need a small jar for the blender or else you'll need to double the recipe).
Add the coconut oil, and salt and process until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
Fold in the powdered sugar and transfer it to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip (or a ziploc bag with the tip cut off!). Chill for 20 minutes to firm up.
Once the pumpkin pie bites have chilled, slice them into 16-20 squares. To make slicing easier, just before you serve it, place them in the freezer for 20 minutes. Slice with a warm knife, wiping it down after each cut. Drizzle with black sesame tahini and serve chilled within 2 days (after 2 days, the crust starts to get soggy).
This nutritional information has been automatically calculated, and as such, may be incomplete or inaccurate. Please reference the specific ingredients you use for the most accurate nutritional information.