Chocolate Dessert Board Using HOPE Chocolate Cashew & Almond Dip 3-Ways
Chocolate Dessert Board Using HOPE Chocolate Cashew & Almond Dip 3-Ways
Plan for: 1 Hour, 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
Peanut Butter Swirl Fondue:
- HOPE Chocolate Cashew & Almond Dip
- Peanut Butter * or your favorite nut butter
- Coconut Milk (optional, to thin out)
Fruit, Cakes, Cookies, etc:
- Fruits: strawberries, raspberries, bananas, pineapple (pretty much anything works here!)
- Cakes: angel food, pound cake *store bought or make your own!
- Cookies, brownies, meringues, marshmallows, etc.
Bliss Balls:
- ½ C HOPE Chocolate Cashew & Almond Dip
- 10 Medjool Dates, whole pitted
- ¼ C Sliced Raw Almonds
- 2 Tbsp Hemp Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
- ½ C Almond Flour * can also use coconut
Candy Orange Slices Dipped in HOPE Cashew & Almond Dip
- 1 Orange, sliced in ¼ inch rounds
- 1 C Water
- 1 C Sugar
- HOPE Chocolate Cashew & Almond Dip
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Directions:
To Make the Fondue:
Add Hope Chocolate Cashew & Almond Dip to a sauce pan, warm on medium heat for about 5 min, add coconut milk to thin until desired texture is reached, 1-2 tsp of peanut butter *or to taste. Finally add a few dollops of peanut butter on top and use a whisk or fork to create a swirl design (do not mix in). Serve hot with your favorite fruits, cakes and brownies. Reheat as needed, Enjoy!
To Make the Bliss Balls:
- In a food processor, add all ingredients above and pulse until well combined.
- Roll the dough into snack size balls (1-1 ½ inches) and place the balls onto a prepared tray.
- Optional garnishes: to add color and flavor coat the balls in a variety of finely chopped nuts, cocoa powder, coconut, or melted chocolate *this requires refrigeration to harden.
- Store the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving or for up to 5 days
To Make the Candy Orange Slices:
- In a sauté pan over medium heat, add water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce heat to low.
- Add the orange slices in one even layer. Allow to simmer for 40 min turning them 4-5 times. Remove and allow to cool.
- Cut the slices in half and dip into HOPE Cashew and Almond Dip. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Store in the refrigerator until serving.