Raw Vegan Caramel Slice
Celebrate Christmas this year with guilt-free and irresistible RAW-VEAGN caramel slice. These are perfect to share around at festive events and just hit the spot for post-feast dessert.
Ingredients
Base
◦ 1 cup dates
◦ 1/2 cup almonds
◦ 1 tsp coconut oil
Caramel
◦ 1 cup dates
◦ 1/2 cup coconut oil
◦ 1 1/2 tbls unhulled tahini
◦ 1/2 cup pure organic maple syrup
◦ 1 cup raw cashews (covered and soaked in water for 2-5 hours and then rinsed)
◦ 1/3 cup water
Top chocolate layer
◦ 1/4 coconut oil
◦ 1/4 cup pure organic maple syrup
◦ 1/4 raw organic cacao powder
Method
Base
Pulse dates, almonds & coconut oil in a food processor until it resembles fine crumbs and sticks together when pressed. Pour mixture into a slice tin lined with non-toxic greaseproof paper and press it down to form the base. Place it in the freezer.
Caramel
Put dates, coconut oil, tahini, maple syrup, cashews and water into a blender and pulse until completely combined and smooth ( you may need a little extra water to help blend it but try and keep it to a minimum). Pour caramel mixture on top of the base and return it to the freezer to set.
Top chocolate layer
Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, and cacao to a small saucepan on really low heat and stir until it is combined and resembles chocolate sauce (this should only take a couple of minutes). Spread the chocolate sauce on top of the caramel filling- make sure the caramel is set before you do this step! Pop it back into the freezer for an hour and then remove it from the tin, slice it up and store it in an airtight container on the fridge.
Tip- make sure you remove it from the tin and cut it as soon as it comes out of the freezer... it's much easier :)
