Mocha Java Pecan Pie

This is a good dessert for a low sugar eating plan. The pecans and the cream or coconut milk provide richness without too much added sweetener.

Filling:
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups full fat coconut milk or half and half
1/2 cup brown sugar or raw honey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon instant coffee
2 cups pecan halves
Crust options: Graham cracker or cookie crust, regular pie crust, or nut crust. No crust is also an option.

 Nut crust:

1 cup crushed walnuts
1 cup almond meal
1/4 cup melted butter (Use coconut oil for a dairy free version)
1 teaspoon salt
1 - 3 tablespoons honey if you want a slightly sweet crust

1. Beat eggs and add all filling ingredients except pecans.

2. When the mixture is smooth, pour in the pecan halves.

3. Pour the pecan mixture into the crust if you are using one.

5. Bake at 325 for about 50 minutes. To keep the crust from burning, cover the edges of the dish with narrow strips of aluminum foil. When the pie is done, the middle will be a bit puffy. Serve with whipped cream.


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Aka: George Eliot