Macadamia & Raspberry Treats - 100%

author:Susannah White
Snack
20Mins
12people
Macadamia & Raspberry Treats - 100%
Description
These treats are best kept in the freezer until you're ready to decorate and eat them as they soften quickly at room temperature.  They have a delicate flavour suitable for people who aren't fans of strong nut flavours.  The dried raspberry adds a nice sharp tang to stop them from being overly sweet.

Eaten at low temperatures, this could easily be mistaken for a luxury chocolate icecream.  
Ingredients
  • 150g dates soaked in boiling water for 20 minutes
  • 150g macadamia nuts
  • Half a tsp vanilla extract 
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1 tbsp dried raspberry pieces
Directions
  1. Process the nuts in a high speed processor until they get very creamy
  2. Add the vanilla & cacao powder
  3. Drain, rinse and check the dates for stones & bugs
  4. Add the dates to the processor
  5. Process together until a creamy mixture forms
  6. Press the mixture into moulds or roll into balls
  7. Freeze for at least an hour and then carefully remove from moulds.  Press raspberry pieces into the top.  Serve with a smile :) 

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