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Pistachio Almond Torte with Raspberry Sauce Recipe

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Contributor:  
Contributor:  
Janet Boehm
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1½ cups whole almonds, ground

1 cup pitted dates

¼ cup dried apricots

2 large eggs

4 large eggs, whites only

1 avocado, mashed

2 cups Pistachio's, ground

2 teaspoons pure vanilla

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Cooking Spray

1 pint raspberries

¼ cup water
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, add the almonds. Cover with hot water and allow almonds to soak until soft, at least 30 minutes. Drain, reserve.
2. Preheat oven to 325°.
3. In a blender, combine dates, apricots, eggs, egg whites and avocado. Blend until only small pieces remain, approximately 2-4 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine almonds, pistachios, egg mixture, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix until thoroughly combined.
5. Coat an 8-inch round baking pan or springform pan with cooking spray, pour in mixture and bake until top is golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from oven, let cool.
6. In a small pot over medium heat, add raspberries and water. Gently mash raspberries until a sauce forms, remove from heat, strain if desired. Pour warm sauce over cooled cake.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8 servings
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 minutes

 

 

 

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