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Raw Peppermint Slice With Chocolate Ganache
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Name: Raw Peppermint Slice With Chocolate Ganache [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: NO info

RW By: Rebecca Weller

Author Bio

Rebecca Weller is a Holistic Health, Lifestyle and Business Coach. Named "One of Perth’s Leading... Read More

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Ingredients You Need for Raw Peppermint Slice With Chocolate Ganache [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Mint Slice:

1 cup pecans
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup almond meal
1/2 cup tightly packed fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
2 tablespoons dark agave nectar
A large pinch of sea salt

For the Ganache:

1/3 cup chopped cacao butter
3/4 cup dark agave syrup
1/2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
A pinch of sea salt

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How to Prepare Raw Peppermint Slice With Chocolate Ganache [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Throw all mint slice ingredients into a food processor and process on low speed until well combined and it becomes a kind of sticky dough.
Push mixture into a flat dish and press down firmly and evenly to create a large slice.
In a small saucepan over very low heat, gently melt cacao butter.
As soon as cacao butter is barely melted, stir in all other Ganache ingredients until well-combined.
Use a knife to spread a thin layer of ganache over the top of the large Mint slice.
Refrigerate dish for an hour or so.
Remove from the refrigerator, cut into small slices, and serve.