Raw (almost) cherry ripe slice
 
 
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Recipe type: Sweet treats
Serves: 32 squares
Ingredients:
Base:
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1 cup dates
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp Himalayan pink salt
Filling:
  • 1 cup dried cherries, pitted
  • ½ cup frozen or fresh raspberries
  • 1½ cups shredded coconut
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup dates
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Top:
  • ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
  • ⅓ cup cacao powder
  • 1 ½ tbsp maple syrup
  • pinch Himalayan Sea Salt
Method:
Base:
  1. Add dates, almonds, vanilla, salt and coconut oil to the food processor and blend. Blend for a few minutes, scrape down the sides and blend again.
  2. Repeat this step a number of times until the mixture is soft and sticks together.
  3. To test this place a chunk in your hand and squeeze it. It should bind together easily when it is ready. If it is still crumbly, process further. Do not over process though, as you will end up mixture that is too runny.
  4. Press into a slice tin lined with baking paper and allow to set in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. If you are finding it hard to press the mixture into the tin, try using a jar and rolling it. The slice tin I used was 19cm x 29cm.
Filling:
  1. Place the cherries, raspberries, shredded coconut, almond meal, dates, vanilla and coconut oil into the food processor and blend until smooth. No need to wash the food processor before this.
  2. Pour out the mixture onto the base and place in the freezer again for for at least 30 minutes.
Top:
  1. Once the base has set, in a small jug add coconut oil, cacao powder, maple syrup and salt and whisk until combined.
  2. Pour over the base and then freeze for an hour. Allow the slice to thaw a little before cutting into slices.
Notes:
The slice can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container or the freezer.
Recipe by Planning With Kids at https://planningwithkids.com/2016/10/04/raw-almost-cherry-ripe-slice/