Cook With Us #17! |Raw! It's A Chocolate Carmel Dream!
Good day my Steemit Friends! It’s time for another round of the Cook With Us Challenge! Week 17 and the theme for this week is Raw Foods!
I have really enjoyed exploring the field of raw food cuisine. When we think about nutrients which may be lost or diminished when heated, eating raw sounds like a wise choice! Great theme for the week! It will be fun to see what raw creations we see.
I would like to offer a big thanks to @chefsteve, @offoodandart and @pandamama for hosting this challenging contest. You have certainly created a wonderful community for talented Steemians!
This theme arrived at a perfect time. We are attending a dinner this weekend and I agreed to bring dessert. I love to bring new foods to share with ingredients many don’t realize can be used in desserts. This dessert has a few, and it's Raw!
Raw, It's A Chocolate Carmel Dream!
I Used
Crust
- 1 cup Raw Almonds (soaked overnight and rinsed)
- 1 cup Medjool Dates (pitted)
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
Carmel Layer
- 1/2 cup Organic Coconut Oil (melted)
- 1/2 cup Organic Maple Syrup
- 4 tablespoons Almond Butter
- Dash of Sea Salt
Chocolate Layer
- 3 cups Raw Cashews (soaked overnight and rinsed)
- 2/3 cup filtered water
- 2/3 cup Organic Coconut Oil
- 2/3 cup Organic Maple Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla
- 1/2 cup Organic Peanut Butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/3 cup Raw Cocoa
Garnish
- Fruit! I chose Fresh Strawberries, Slivered Almonds and Hemp Seed
Serves 16
Let’s Prepare!
First the Crust!
Place the Almonds in a food processor and process until fine. Add Dates and Salt and process until well combined. Firmly press into a 10” Springform pan (you may use a parchment lined baking dish if you wish). Set aside.
Next the Carmel!
Place all Carmel ingredients into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. The Almond really adds to the Carmel taste! I think you’ll love it! Pour over the crust and distribute evenly.
Now the Chocolate Filling…
Process Cashews, Water, Oil and Maple syrup until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and continue to process until light and fluffy! Pour over Carmel layer. Freeze for at least 6 hours. Remove about 30 minutes before you wish to serve.
Garnish and Serve! Bon Apetite!
Friends enjoyed it! They were certainly surprised when I shared the ingredients!
Thank you for stopping by! Again, thanks to the @cookwithus Team! Good luck to all!
And as always, blessings to all!
What a wonderful dessert! From the crust to the garnish, everything looks beautiful. I'm sure is tasted delicious too.
I believe it when you say your friends enjoyed it and that they were surprised when you told them the ingredients.
Nice raw food entry! Thanks @birdinparadise!
Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind words. It is fun to share new ingredients with friends isn't it? It was a joy to make! :)
Amazing 😍 I bet again your dinner guests were begging for your recipe and you had to redirect them to your blog 😂❤️
You are too sweet! Thank you! They did enjoy it... and were surprised with the ingredients! :)
You are a master at these pies and cakes. I think you should turn this into a business. Trust me you could be successful. Its a real beauty and I love that your friends got to experience this!!!!
Oh my goodness, you are way too kind! I feel honored, with your beautiful preparations I am very flattered! I love doing this! I got lucky having a dinner with friends, a happy excuse! Mr. Bird can only eat so many desserts! lol
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I HAVE TO eat this chocolate carmel dream!!!
Amazing, healthy and delicious recipe @birdsinparadise
Thank you so much! That is such a nice compliment, made me smile! I do hope you'll try it...but beware, it is dangerous! lol :)
This is such an elegant dessert! The caramel layer is so creative. I would like to try that. Your plating photographs are so beautiful too. Thanks for sharing this dessert with us!
Thank you so much @chefsteve! What an honor... I am enjoying this so much! Thanks for the opportunity! :)
Oh wow granny Bird, this looks scrumptious, I would loooove a slice or two :)
Thank you Miss Lizelle! It was a fun one to make, you are soo sweet to compliment! I would love to send you a slice or two lol
You do realize you downvoted this comment.
Mmmm... chocolate and vegan caramel is definitely a winning combination! That looks decadently delicious. 🤤
Yes, eating a piece would definitely require running a bit extra that day lol...although it is very light! Thank you ! You're so kind!
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o wow @birdsinparadise that loooks SOOOO DELICIOUS!!! 😍😍😍 that looks perfect! im sure this caramel is the magic ingredient here!