Heart-Healthy Almond Chocolate Dairy-Free Dessert
Indulge in the rich and decadent "Heart-Healthy Almond Chocolate Dairy-Free Dessert," a treat designed to satisfy your chocolate cravings while keeping wellness in mind. Made with wholesome ingredients like raw almonds, pitted dates, and unsweetened cocoa powder, this dessert is naturally sweetened and entirely dairy-free. A velvety dark chocolate and coconut milk ganache is layered over a nutty almond-date base, creating a luxurious yet guilt-free delight. Sprinkled with chopped almonds for a touch of crunch, this no-bake recipe is perfect for anyone seeking a plant-based, refined sugar-free alternative to traditional chocolate desserts. Ready in just 25 minutes and chilled to perfection, it's an elegant treat for dinner parties or quiet evenings alike.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw almonds
- 8 Pitted dates
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 100 grams Dark chocolate (70% or higher cacao)
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1/4 cup Chopped almonds
Directions
Step 1
Begin by soaking the pitted dates in warm water for about 15 minutes to soften them, then drain and set aside.
Step 2
Place the raw almonds in a food processor and pulse until they form a coarse meal.
Step 3
Add the softened dates, unsweetened cocoa powder, sea salt, and vanilla extract to the food processor. Process until the mixture becomes a sticky dough-like consistency.
Step 4
Press the almond-date mixture into the bottom of a parchment-lined 8x8 inch square pan to form the base for the dessert. Set aside.
Step 5
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a medium heatproof bowl.
Step 6
In a small saucepan, heat the coconut milk over low heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for about 2 minutes to melt the chocolate.
Step 7
Gently whisk the coconut milk and melted chocolate together until smooth and glossy.
Step 8
Stir in the maple syrup until fully incorporated.
Step 9
Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the almond-date base and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Step 10
Sprinkle the chopped almonds over the top of the chocolate layer.
Step 11
Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours, or until set.
Step 12
Once set, cut into squares and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (828.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2607.8 |
| Total Fat 150.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 646.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 317.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 68.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 204.3g | |
| Protein 65.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 781.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 30.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4627.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories