05 Sep Decadent Raw Vegan Caramel Slice
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This slice is incredible, divine and decadent without the guilt (providing you share!). This recipe makes 8 slices or 16 squares.
This slice is incredible, divine and decadent without the guilt (providing you share!). This recipe makes 8 slices or 16 squares.
Ingredients:
Base
- 1 cup raw macadamia nuts
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 vanilla bean pod, scraped
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
‘Caramel’ Filling
- 2 cups raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours
- 2 tbsp melted cacao butter
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tbsp raw Maca powder
- Tiny pinch sea salt
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
Ganache Topping
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
Method:
- Line an 8 x 4″ loaf pan/tray with cling wrap
For the base:
- In a blender, process the macadamia nuts until they become a fine flour
- Add remaining ingredients, then spoon into tray and press down
- Pop into the freezer for 15 minutes and clean blender
Filling:
- Drain cashews, then blend all ingredients together until smooth
- Pour on top of the base and freeze for a further 15 minutes
Topping:
- Whisk cacao powder and oil together until smooth- you may need to add more coconut oil depending on how thin or thick the ganache is
- You can add 1 tsp coconut sugar if you desire, as it is quite bitter
- Top the slice with the ganache and store in the refrigerator until ready to slice and serve
Thank you to ultrainspired.com for this original and insanely delicious recipe.