Raw Layered Ice Cream Cake

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A triple layered raw ice cream cake by Chris Anca of Tales of a Kitchen which you wont want to miss out on trying. 3 delicious flavors of frozen banana ice cream layer perfectly with one another: chocolate, strawberry and basil, and nectarines and nuts, forming a completely sublime and healthy frozen treat! Top with chopped almonds and fresh berries. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 cup almonds, raw, unsalted
• 3 tbsp agave

Layer 1: Chocolate Ice Cream

• 1 and 1/2 cup cashews, soaked for 2 hrs
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup cocoa, unsweetened
• 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp chili powder (pimenton)
• 3 TBSP raw honey/agave
• 1 TBSP coconut oil, melted

Layer 2: Strawberry and Basil Ice Cream

• 2 ripe bananas, frozen overnight
• 2/3 cups fresh strawberries
• 10 fresh basil leaves
• 2 TBSP lemon juice
• 1 TBSP agave/raw honey (if needed)
• 2 TBSP coconut oil, melted

Layer 3: Nectarines & Nuts Ice Cream

• 2 ripe bananas, frozen overnight
• 2 ripe nectarines, peeled & pitted
• 1/3 cup almonds, raw, unsalted
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• pinch nutmeg
• 3 dehydrated figs, chopped
• 1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
• honey/agave (if needed)
• 1 TBSP coconut oil

Instructions

Crust:

1. We wizzed them up in a blender until almonds are ground but still a bit chunky.

2. We pressed the crust in the pie shape (covered with baking paper or cling film) and placed it in the fridge.

Layer 1: Chocolate Ice Cream

1. We first processed the cashews and water in a powerful blender until they transformed in a smooth ‘mousse’ looking mixture.

2. We then added the rest of the ingredients and processed for few more seconds.

3. We layered the mixture on top of the crust, covered the pie shape and placed it in the freezer until it begins to set. We waited for about 20-30 minutes until proceeding with the next layer.

Layer 2: Strawberry and Basil Ice Cream
1. We simply added all the ingredients to the blender and processed for few seconds until incorporated.

2. We scooped the mixture on top of the chocolate layer, covered and placed in the freezer. Similarly, we waited for about 20-30 minutes until making the next and final layer.

Layer 3: Nectarines & Nuts Ice Cream
1. We first processed the nuts and figs until the nuts were ground but still chunky. 2. We added the rest of the ingredients and processed until incorporated. We scooped this mixture on top of the strawberry and basil one, covered and placed in the freezer.

To serve

1. Simply cut a slice and leave it for few minutes at room temperature to thaw a bit. Throw in some chopped almonds and fresh blueberries and strawberries and you’ll be in for a treat!