Oh boy, I’m going to have to say it…I think this is possibly the best dessert I’ve made yet! Just look at that gooey caramel, topped with the soft shiny chocolate ganache, seriously, look…
This dessert is enough to convince even the biggest raw dessert non believers! The texture is so similar to the real deal no one will tell the difference. But really, you could have a slice of this and be powered up full of nuts a dried fruits ready for a workout!
I find it really handy to have some form of raw dessert handy in the fridge or freezer during the week for when I’m craving something sweet, or when my partner is eating chocolate! This slice is still high in calories but it is full of healthy fats, protein and antioxidants! It can also be made gluten, dairy free and vegan! The key really is to chose an excellent quality chocolate for making the ganache out of. Make sure it is 60-90% cacao, that will ensure lots of antioxidants, and less sugar. You might also like to pick a dairy free chocolate, or even a raw chocolate like Loving Earth! The choice is up to you to be as creative as you like.
Raw Caramel Slice
For the Base
- 1 cup dates
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup oat flour
- tsp vanilla
- 1-2 tbsp water
For the Filling
- 2 cups dates
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp rice malt syrup
- tsp vanilla
For the Ganache
- 220g Dark chocolate of choice
- 200ml low fat coconut cream
- Combine all base ingredients in food processor and blend until sticky – add water here if neccessary
- Press base into pan and place in freezer while you prepare the filling
- Place all filling ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth – you may have to scrap the sides a few times!
- Spread filling on top of base and place back into freezer while you make the ganache
- Break chocolate into small pieces and place into a bowl
- Gently warm coconut cream in saucepan until just boiling and pour onto chocolate – reserve a small amount of the coconut cream in case you need more warmth
- Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth
- Pour ganache on top of the slice and place into the fridge to set
- Once well set run a sharp knife under hot water before slicing as it is quite sticky!
There you go! This is a raw dessert that certainly has the wow factor so bring this out at your next event and expect people to be impressed!
Absolute eye porn! Cannot wait to try these pheebs!! Xx
I hope you do! Cant wait to see girly 🙂 xx
Having a hard time finding coconut cream/rice malt syrup.. is there a good substitute?
Can you find coconut milk? As that would work too! 🙂 and you can sub agave syrup, maple syrup or even honey for the rice malt syrup 🙂 hope that helps! Xx
Perfect!!! Thank you pheebs 🙂 Can’t wait to make this – will post on insta!
Hi, I was just wondering, since this recipe has so many dates in it, does the recipe taste alot like dates? (Probably a silly question but I’m very curious)
Hi! no not at all 🙂 I have never been one to eat dates plain so i understand you being skeptical, but it really doesn’t just super rich, sweet and yummy! xx
Thank You, making it tomorrow! So excited to see how it turns out! X
Hello, can you substitute the almond butter for anything? I can’t find any almond butter
you could use peanut butter, or any other nut butter really 🙂 xx
This is soo yummy!!! Everytime I crave some choclate I just go with a slice of this caramel bar! I don’t even need the choclate part on top because the almonds are sooo delicious and make me feel nicely full!
Thank you soo much for this recipe… I don’t know how I could live without it anymore!!
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe lovely xx
Can you freeze/thaw this dessert? If not, how long would it last in the fridge assuming it doesn’t all get eaten first?
Hey phoebe, so now I’m planning to make this today but I don’t have almond milk and I don’t want to use normal milk instead because I know it won’t be as healthy plus I don’t even like it so can I omit the milk or does it have to be in, if yes, is there a substitute?
Thank you xx
Hi! you can substitute water instead of almond milk! 🙂 I hope you enjoy! xx