Date-and-Almond Fudge with Sesame and Coconut
by Cindi Sutter, Founder of The Spirited Table® - Contributed by Food & Wine - Melissa Hemsley and Jasmine Hemsley - Photo © Nicholas Hopper - Published February 2015
Bloggers Melissa and Jasmine Hemsley make this minimalist recipe with healthy fats--coconut oil and roasted almond butter--for a sticky, rich and satisfying vegan sweet.
Ingredients
14 oz pitted Medjool dates (2 cups), plus sliced dates for garnish
1 cup roasted almond butter
1/4 cup extra-virgin coconut oil
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Flaky sea salt, sesame seeds and unsweetened shredded coconut, for garnish
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving 1 inch of overhang.
- In a food processor, combine the dates, almond butter, coconut oil and vanilla and puree until a smooth paste forms. Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and, using your fingertips or a spatula, press it into an even layer.
- Garnish the top with sliced dates, flaky sea salt, sesame seeds and shredded coconut, pressing gently to help them adhere. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Cut the fudge into 1-inch squares and serve cold.
Cook’s Note
The fudge can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 1 week or frozen for up to 1 month.