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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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Next the Carmel!

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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.

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Now the Chocolate Filling…

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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!