Well the name says it all really, doesn't it? If you like caramel slice, ditch the sugar laden traditional type and let your taste buds come on a roller coaster ride of natural sweetness with me. This one won't leave you feeling gross, you'll struggle to overeat because the nuts and coconut oil will satisfy you. Add it to your bucket list ;)
Please note; this recipe is designed for a thermal cooker (Thermomix, Bellini, etc) but you could definitely try it using a food processor and a saucepan. Let me know how you go. Bucket List Caramel Slice Base 1 cup pitted dates ½ cup almonds 2 tbs coconut oil Filling 1 cup pitted dates ½ cup coconut oil ¼ cup almonds 2 tbs coconut milk/cream Top ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup maple syrup ¼ cup cacao Line a loaf pan with baking paper. Add the base ingredients to your Bellini/Thermo. Blitz on speed 9 for approximately 20 seconds. Scrape down sides, checking for any large chunks that may need to be re-blitzed. Press the base mixture into the pan. Without cleaning the bowl, add the coconut oil. Heat on speed 2, 90 degrees for 1 minute, until melted. Add dates and almonds. Using speed 9 blitz for 20 seconds. Mixture will look separated and not very caramel like. Add the coconut milk/cream and heat for 1 to 2 minutes on 100 degrees, speed 2. The mixture should be gooey and resemble traditional caramel sauce. Pour over the base and put it in the freezer to cool. While it’s cooling, add the cacao, coconut oil and maple syrup to your machine. Heat on 80 degrees, 1 minute, until smooth and combined. Pour over the base and return to the fridge or freezer. Try to leave it for at least an hour before you hoe in. I suggest making a double batch because the first one won’t last long! If you’re packing this for lunches make sure you either put it straight in the fridge at work or pack an ice brick as it’s prone to melting in high temperatures. Enjoy and tick it off your bucket list!
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Leash
8/7/2016 04:22:21 am
That does look rather amazing I'm definitely adding to my list 😀
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Lesley O'Donohue
8/7/2016 10:11:08 pm
Ailsa your blog looks fab and is a good read! Well done!
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Ailsa Goding
8/9/2016 02:50:25 am
Thanks Lesley!
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