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- BOTTOM LAYER
- 1 cup soaked Hazelnuts
- 1 tbsp coconut butter
- 3 tbsp. coconut nectar or honey
- 1 tsp hazelnut extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- TOP LAYER
- 1/4 cup freeze dried raspberries
- 1/4 cup coconut butter
- 1/4 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup cream from 1 can full fat coconut milk refrigerated
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 3 tbsp. coconut nectar or honey
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tbsp. coconut butter
I am romantic by nature. My heart melts at the flicker of affection on the movie screen or from the simplest gentleman’s gesture of opening the car door for a lady. I just witnessed this the other day. I was stunned and couldn’t even process what my eyes saw.
It was not the ordinary/expected chivalry one might see from a middle aged man and woman, but it was a “young” man/boy driving a truck and he came around and opened the door for his girlfriend {I am only guessing on that status} and he extended his hand to help her get out.
I watched every move with bated breathe wondering, was he going to drop to his knee and propose?! He didn’t {sigh}, they just carried on as I stared in bewilderment at such sweetness. As they walked in front of my car I was obviously still staring and they both looked at me but all I could do was smile back. I really wanted to whip out Andrea Bocelli on Pandora and keep the mood.
I didn’t follow them in the store, but the thought did pop into my romantic head to spy on them just to see if roses and chocolate were part of the deal. I even glanced at the licence plate thinking I would see a mid west state and that would explain such a gentleman, but it was a Florida tag….I know I was judging. I hear those midwest values are making a come back!
Well, I am happy to say we all benefit from that adorable couple because I kept the mood going by heading home with the desire of eating something sweet! I had bought a big bag of hazelnuts not knowing what I would do with them, but the creative juices were flowing now! So thank you cute young couple, whoever you are!
This is a helpful little gadget from pampered chef that helps to press the ingredients into the mini cups. However, thumbs work great too!
- BOTTOM LAYER
- 1 cup soaked hazelnuts
- 1 tbsp coconut butter
- 3 tbsp. coconut nectar or honey
- 1 tsp hazelnut extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- TOP LAYER
- ¼ cup freeze dried raspberries
- ¼ cup coconut butter
- ¼ cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
- ¼ cup cream from 1 can full fat coconut milk refrigerated
- 1 tbsp. coconut oil
- 2 tbsp. coconut nectar or honey
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tbsp. coconut butter
- In a food processor add hazelnuts, and all bottom layer ingredients.
- Process till creamy and fill mini cup liners ¾ up pressing it firmly.
- Rinse out food processor.
- Scoop off the cream from the top of the cold coconut milk.
- Save and refrigerate the clear coconut milk for a smoothie or other recipe.
- In processor add all ingredients of "top layer" and ¼ cup of coconut milk cream.
- Blend the "top layer" ingredients till creamy.Press onto hazelnut layer in mini cups.
- Place in the freezer for 15 minutes or refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Pipe fresh whip cream or coconut cream whipped when ready to serve.
- Crush a few freeze dried raspberries and sprinkle over your topping.
Wishing you much love everyday,
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