Raw Chocolate Fudge Wheel

As the holidays draw near, the delightful rush of whipping up scrumptious treats begins. To help simplify your festive baking, I’m sharing simple recipes that are gluten, dairy and refined-sugar FREE! This is the first of three…

Let’s start with a real gem: my Raw Chocolate Fudge Wheel. Raw Chocolate means that the chocolate is not heated above 45 degrees to protect the natural nutrition within the cacao bean. So be careful not to be too overzealous in melting it down!

Ingredients:

• 300g raw cacao liquor or paste
• 120g raw cacao butter
• 150g rice malt syrup (I like Pure Harvest)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup coconut milk, room temperature

Toppings:

• 65g glazed ginger, chopped
• 20g cranberries
• 10g raw buckwheat/buckinis
• 5g toasted coconut flakes

Method:

1. Chop the raw cacao liquor or paste and cacao butter into medium sized chunks and place into the top bowl
of a double boiler system or bain-marie on low heat. Pour the rice malt syrup over the top and leave to start
melting. Do not stir.

2. Stir the mixture when at least 60% melted and transfer the chocolate into a high-speed blender and blend
ON LOW for approximately 10 seconds until smooth. Do not blend for longer or the mixture will start to
overheat and seize.

3. Pour the chocolate into a cool bowl and add the cinnamon and coconut milk. Gently fold the coconut milk
through the chocolate with a spatula until combined and creamy.

4. Line the bottom tray of a spring form cake tine with cling wrap and reassemble, then pour the chocolate into
the tin. Immediately sprinkle the toppings evenly over the chocolate and allow to set in the fridge for at least
one hour. The fudge wheel will be fairly easy to slice when set.

Creating this sweet delight is as enjoyable as it is delicious. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this raw chocolate fudge wheel is the perfect addition to your holiday spread. Get ready to indulge in a rich, velvety treat that’ll have everyone asking for more.

Stay tuned for the next two delightful recipes that will make your holiday season even more special. Happy baking and a joyous festive season ahead!

Recipe by Viki Thondley | The MindBodyFood Director
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