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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Dessert Recipes

    Raw Strawberry Chocolate Dessert Pizza

    Published: Jun 8, 2020 · by Meg · Updated: Feb 9, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Raw Strawberry-Chocolate Dessert Pizza
    raw chocolate strawberry dessert pizza

    If you've ever lived in a house or apartment without air conditioning, you know that turning on the oven to bake a cake or pie on a hot summer day is not exactly a winning idea.

    That's why summer is the perfect time to look to our freezers and refrigerators for our sweet treats. From popsicles and granitas to ice box cakes and now this Raw Strawberry Chocolate Dessert Pizza, there's no need to fire up the oven for dessert this summer.

    Even better, this raw dessert pizza recipe is made with healthy, whole food ingredients, which is the best part about raw desserts.

    If you're strict about adhering to a raw diet, or if you're making this for someone who is, you'll want to use raw cacao powder and chopped raw chocolate for the chips, and make sure your rolled oats are raw and your vanilla extract is alcohol-free.

    Raw Strawberry Chocolate Dessert Pizza

    The scrumptious "crust" of this pizza is made by pureeing dates and almonds along with cacao powder and dark chocolate chips for a rich, chocolatey result.

    The creamy filling? Lightly sweetened cashew cream, brightened with just a touch of lemon. And then there's that luscious pile of mouthwatering strawberries, which couldn't be more perfect this time of year.

    Top it off with a sweet chocolate drizzle, and I'm pretty sure that everyone—young and old—will be clamoring for seconds.

    In fact, maybe you should double the recipe and make two pizzas, which is easy because raw desserts like this one are a cinch to make—although it will look like you went to a lot of trouble. Aren't those the best kinds of recipes?

    Raw Strawberry Chocolate Dessert Pizza

    Consider this recipe a jumping-off point. The sky's the limit! You can use virtually any in-season fruit to produce an exceptional dessert pizza that will impress.

    Try a mixed berry topping with blueberries and raspberries for a more patriotic pie, or swap in fresh cherries for a spin on the classic chocolate-covered cherry.

    In winter months, an orange-and-chocolate combo would be perfect. Heck, we may never use our ovens again!

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    Raw Strawberry-Chocolate Dessert Pizza

    Raw Strawberry Chocolate Dessert Pizza

    Rich and decadent—plus raw and vegan too! Strawberries and chocolate join together in this gorgeous no-bake dessert pizza. Oh, happy sweet tooth!
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    Prep Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: Chocolate Pizza, Dessert Pizza, Raw Strawberry Chocolate Dessert Pizza
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 345kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    Crust:

    • 1 cup Medjool dates pitted and chopped
    • ½ cup raw almonds
    • ½ cup rolled oats
    • 2 tbsp raw cacao powder or cocoa powder
    • ½ tbsp coconut oil in solid state + more for greasing the pan
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • generous pinch of kosher salt
    • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

    Cashew cream "sauce":

    • 1 cup raw cashews soaked for at least 2–4 hours, drained, and rinsed
    • ½ cup water
    • 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp agave syrup
    • pinch of salt

    Chocolate sauce:

    • 2 tbsp coconut oil in liquid form
    • 1 tsp agave syrup
    • 2 tbsp cacao powder or cocoa powder
    • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

    Topping:

    • 1 ½ cups sliced strawberries
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    Instructions

    Make the crust:

    • Lightly grease the bottom and 1 ½ inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan with coconut oil. Set aside.
    • Combine the dates, almonds, and oats in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the S-blade. Process for 1–2 minutes, until all of the ingredients come together like dough and are similar in size with no large chunks remaining. Add the cacao powder, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt, then process to incorporate.
    • Add the dark chocolate chips to the processor and pulse until the chips are incorporated into the dough, but not chopped.
    • Transfer the dough to the prepared pan and gently press the crust into it, beginning in the center and working towards the edges. Be mindful to keep the crust even across the bottom, then work the dough about an inch up the side of the pan to form the "crust." Set aside.

    Make the cashew cream sauce:

    • In a food processor fitted with the S-blade, combine the cashews, water, lemon juice, agave, and salt. Blend until smooth, about 3–5 minutes (depending on your machine).
    • Pour the blended sauce into the center of the prepared crust and gently spread it towards the edges, leaving a 1-inch border. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.

    Make the chocolate sauce:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, agave, cacao powder, and vanilla. If you have a small squeeze bottle, you can transfer the syrup to the bottle at this point, otherwise you can drizzle the syrup with a spoon later. Set aside in a warm place—don't refrigerate this mixture or it will solidify!

    Top the pizza:

    • Remove the springform pan from the freezer 10 minutes before you want to start decorating the pizza; allowing the crust to thaw slightly will help it separate from the pan. Remove the pizza from the pan and transfer it to a serving platter. Layer strawberries on the crust, starting at the 12 o'clock position on the outer edge of the cashew cream and working in a circle towards the center, gently overlapping each layer until you have reached the middle. If you have any strawberry slices left, gently tuck them in wherever you see a gap.
    • Drizzle the strawberries with chocolate sauce, cut the pizza into wedges, and serve immediately. You can also store the pizza in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours until ready to serve.

    Notes

    Prep time includes 4 hours for freezing the crust and soaking the cashews.
    If you don't have a springform pan, you can make the crust on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. You just wont be able to build up the edges as much as you can with the help of a springform pan.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 5gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2mg
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    Meg from Beard and Bonnett

    About Meg

    Meg van der Kruik is the blogger, photographer, and recipe developer behind This Mess is Ours, an omnivorous food blog with an incredible collection of gluten-free, vegetarian recipes.

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    Comments

    1. Katy says

      June 19, 2014 at 9:31 am

      I love no-bake desserts and especially ones full of nuts like this one! Plus chocolate and strawberry are a classic combination, always delicious. Looks beautiful!

      Reply
      • Meg van der Kruik says

        July 02, 2014 at 10:57 am

        I totally agree Katy! Chocolate and strawberry are two flavors that are meant for each other.

        Reply
    2. Julia says

      June 19, 2014 at 10:00 am

      This is magnificent, Meg!! I've been wanting to make more gluten-free raw desserts and haven't had the patience to figure it out on my own. This dessert pizza looks so tasty and I bet it's a cinch to make! 😀 I'm making googly eyes at you right now.

      Reply
      • Meg van der Kruik says

        July 02, 2014 at 10:58 am

        I am making googly eyes right back at you Julia! Ha! This pizza is so easy to make, I hope you enjoy it:)

        Reply
    3. EA-The Spicy RD says

      June 19, 2014 at 10:08 am

      Gorgeous pie! And the best part is, I can make it, even though my oven door is broken and I can't use it to cook. Thanks for thinking of me 🙂

      Reply
      • Meg van der Kruik says

        July 02, 2014 at 10:59 am

        I am so glad this dessert will work for you! Broken ovens are no fun.

        Reply
    4. Anne @AVeganAdventure says

      June 19, 2014 at 10:36 am

      I can't even describe how yummy this looks! I love the idea of incorporating more raw foods into my diet, especially now that summer temperatures are here. Can't wait to try this out!

      Reply
      • Meg van der Kruik says

        July 02, 2014 at 11:00 am

        Anne, I hope you love this as much as we do!

        Reply
    5. dishing up the dirt says

      June 19, 2014 at 11:00 am

      Meg this is AMAZING! we don't have air conditioning and god forbid we turn on the oven this time of the year. I am all over this dessert!

      Reply
      • Meg van der Kruik says

        July 02, 2014 at 11:01 am

        Girl, I feel you! We don't have A/C either. No bake desserts are a must around here.

        Reply
    6. Holly FLaxbeard says

      June 19, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      I didn't know that RAW could taste so good! This is a beautiful dessert!

      Reply
      • Meg van der Kruik says

        July 02, 2014 at 11:00 am

        Thanks Holly!

        Reply
    7. Vicky says

      June 19, 2014 at 3:02 pm

      Oh! Awesome recipe, will definitely try making this!

      Reply
    8. dina says

      June 19, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      this looks delicious!

      Reply
    9. Annie says

      June 19, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Yummy! Can you leave it in the fridge overnight instead of a freezer?
      Roll on the weekend so I can make this! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Meg van der Kruik says

        July 02, 2014 at 11:03 am

        Annie, you can totally leave it in the fridge overnight instead of the freezer it just won't set up as well.

        Reply
    10. Millie l Add A Little says

      June 19, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      Love the look of this, especially the raw crust Meg!

      Reply
    11. Lindsay @ The Local Taste says

      June 19, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      Wow! This looks SO good! What a unique recipe. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    12. Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

      June 19, 2014 at 5:41 pm

      As if the pictures weren't gorgeous enough, I just about ate my screen when I read 'cashew cream.' With lemon?? Oh my goodness. And they the strawberries on top. Yep. This will be in my kitchen quite soon! My heart is happy!

      Reply
      • Meg van der Kruik says

        July 02, 2014 at 11:27 am

        Gretchen, I am so glad that this recipe makes you happy! I hope you love it as much as we do.:)

        Reply
    13. Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says

      June 19, 2014 at 7:07 pm

      I don't necessarily seek out raw food, but I love the health factor they add to normally unhealthy dishes. This recipe looks so delicious! Thank you so much for sharing it!

      Reply
    14. Martina @ snapshotsandwhatnots says

      June 19, 2014 at 11:28 pm

      Drooling over these pictures! This looks and sounds scrumptious!

      Reply
    15. Olivia - Primavera Kitchen says

      June 20, 2014 at 10:47 am

      This recipe is seriously perfection!!

      Reply
    16. Courtney @ The Fig Tree says

      June 20, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      Oooo! This looks so so delicious! Yum! 🙂

      Reply
    17. Joanne says

      June 24, 2014 at 12:04 pm

      I cannot believe this is raw!! i could have sworn that was an oreo crust and a heavy cream-based filling. What a pleasant surprise! Because turning on my oven in the middle of July is not going to be fun...but neither is going without a after dinner sweet treat!

      Reply
      • Meg van der Kruik says

        July 02, 2014 at 11:29 am

        Joanne, I am so glad we could surprise you with a healthy dessert option! I love raw desserts, especially easy ones like this.

        Reply
    18. Kristin says

      July 02, 2014 at 10:40 am

      I made this last Sunday. It was so delicious and easy to make! Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Meg van der Kruik says

        July 02, 2014 at 11:30 am

        Kristin I am so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    19. Maria says

      July 02, 2014 at 9:17 pm

      Do you suggest soaking the dates? I store mine in the fridge. They are fresh just not necessarily soft. And can you replace the agave with either honey or maple syrup in equal amounts.?

      Reply
    20. Sarah says

      December 25, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      this was amazing, thank you so much. I made it for Christmas Day dessert and everyone loved it. I couldn't get strawberries though so I subbed for blueberries.

      Reply
    21. naomi says

      January 07, 2015 at 6:10 pm

      Hi

      This looks amazing. Could I freeze it for a week before we eat it or will it effect the end result?

      Reply
    22. Tina says

      February 23, 2016 at 1:18 am

      Really wonder recipe and the way it is presented is awesome.. I really loved it reading and now planning to make one..

      Reply

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