Ingredients

• Layer 1 - Bottom
• 1 cup pitted soaked dates (Soak for an hour, discard water)
• 2 cup almonds and pecans
• 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1.5 cups coconut flakes
• Layer 2 - Middle
• 1.75 cups cashews (Soak for an hour, discard water)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla powder (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
• 3 tbsp coconut milk
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• Layer 3 - Topping
• 4 pears thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients from layer 1 into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Line the bottom of an 8x8 square baking pan with layer 1.
2. Combine all ingredients from layer 2 into a food processor or blender until creamy smooth. Spread on top of layer 1 into the pan.
3. Slice pears thinly and place on top of the cashew cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
4. Note: If using pears that aren't ripe enough, you can saute them in 1 tsp of coconut oil for 5 minutes to soften them.
5. Refrigerate for an hour before eating to let all the layers set.