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]]>This is my quick dessert to whip up when we have last-minute guests. Gluten-free, dairy-free, raw and vegan. It's one of those raw desserts that doesn't require a blender if you don't have one (see alternatives later). Once you get the hang of it, it takes about 10 minutes to make, 30 minutes for setting time and even quicker to eat. Over the years I've cut back on the sweetener to only 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. The rest of the sweetness comes from the dates. The great thing is you don't feel the sugar slump after eating and the sesame in tahini is a rich source of calcium and magnesium (great for nerve function), methionine which helps liver detoxification, and high in B1, B2, B3, and B5.
Crust:
2 1/2 cups mixed nuts and seeds (almonds, pepitas, sunflower, flaxseeds) blended to a meal
8-10 Medjool dates
1/3 cup of melted coconut oil
Caramel filling:
2 cups unhulled tahini
1/3 cup coconut oil
2-3 Tablespoons maple syrup (or more to taste but remember the dates are sweet)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Big pinch Celtic sea salt
Chocolate topping:
3 tsp cacao powder
1/3 cup coconut oil
You'll also need a 28 x 18 cm slice tin and some GLAD cling wrap.
Crust:
2 1/2 cups mixed nuts and seeds (almonds, pepitas, sunflower, flaxseeds) blended to a meal
8-10 Medjool dates
1/3 cup of melted coconut oil
Tip: you can add more coconut oil if the mixture is too dry.
Caramel filling:
2 cups unhulled tahini
1/3 cup coconut oil
2-3 Tablespoons maple syrup (or more to taste but remember the dates are sweet)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Big pinch Celtic sea salt
After it’s firmed (about 20 minutes) you can add your topping. It's best to not have the filling too cold otherwise your coconut oil will set before you have time to spread it.
Chocolate topping:
3 tsp cacao powder
1/3 cup coconut oil
Cut into squares using a hot knife (run under hot water) to get a clean cut.
Store in the freezer (if there's any left!). A bonus with this raw dessert is it doesn't need to be thawed before you eat it!
Alternatives:
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