Recipe - Raw Raspberry (or Cherry) Slice

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (50g) raw cacao powder
• 1/4 cup (60ml) melted coconut oil, cooled
• 12 medjool dates, pitted
• 2 cups (300g) raw cashews

Filling

• 2/3 cup (50g) shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup (190ml) pure maple syrup (I cant stress enough the importance of pure vs flavoured syrup)
• 400g fresh or frozen raspberries (or cherries), thawed

METHOD

1. Line a 20cm square baking pan with enough baking paper to overlap two sides of the pan.
2. To make the base, place the cacao, oil, dates and 1 cup (150g) cashews in a high-speed blender and whiz to a coarse paste. Spread evenly into the prepared pan, then transfer to the freezer to firm up.
3. For the filling, place the coconut, maple syrup, raspberries and remaining 1 cup (150g) cashews in a clean high-speed blender and whiz to a smooth paste. Spread the mixture evenly over the chilled base, then return to the freezer to firm up.
4. Once set, remove the pan from the freezer, then, using the baking paper, lift the slice out of the pan. Using a hot knife, cut into 18 bars to serve. Keep frozen or refrigerated until ready to serve.

Inspired by: http://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/raw-raspberry-slice/8954ef03-2f85-4b94-84e9-8dd401058c9a?current_section=recipes