This recipe is the epitome of Summer time! Sweet, cool mango is so delicious on a hot day. The perfect celebration cake or a treat on a Sunday afternoon after hours in the pool. Enjoy with edible flowers and a glass of bubbles!
INGREDIENTS FOR THE BASE:
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 Tbsp cacao nibs
- 1 tsp cashew butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
INGREDIENTS FOR THE FILLING:
- 1 cup cashews, soaked for 6h
- Flesh of 1 mango (2 cups)
- 4 dates, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
- Pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS
- In a food processor, process the nuts and the chopped dates together until broken down & combined.
- Add the cacao nibs, cashew butter, vanilla extract, and salt and process a few times until combined.
- Line a 8″ square mold with parchment paper and press the dough evenly. Place into the freezer for 30 min until it firms up.
- To prepare the cream filling, rinse the cashews and drain them well.
- Blend all ingredients together (except coconut oil) in a high-speed blender until you reach a nice and smooth consistency.
- Stream in melted coconut oil and blend until incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the crust and freeze till set (at least 3 hours)
- Remove from freezer approx. 1h before serving, cut into slices, and enjoy!