These delicious Chocolate Raspberry Bars are a really easy dessert to make and are made up of three amazing layers. The chocolate nut base has the perfect crunch to it, the raspberry layer is soft and sweet and the chocolate layer will leave you wanting more. I have included the Thermomix method as well.
These no-bake bars are at the top of my dessert list. I love finding flavours that work well together in a slice and this classic pairing of chocolate and raspberry is no exception. This is a fairly simple recipe to make and it involves 3 superstar layers!
I love making raw raspberry slice desserts and my top picks would have to be jam drops, raspberry coconut rough and raw chocolate raspberry brownies.
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE
Gluten & Dairy Free - suitable for people with gluten and dairy/lactose intolerances.
Easy to Make - this recipe involves three layers which are all very easy to make. All you need is a food processor or a high-speed blender to make each layer.
Healthy wholefood ingredients - which are easy to find at any supermarket, health store, food markets or on-line store.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
Medjool Dates - make sure you use medjool dates for the base, however you run the risk of the base ingredients not sticking together. Medjool dates are much sticker than regular dates and my go-to when making raw desserts.
Almonds - you can substitute with other nuts like cashews or macadamias in the base layer
Raspberries - you can fresh or frozen raspberries
Cashews - you can also use macadamias or blanched almonds to make the raspberry layer.
THERMOMIX INSTRUCTIONS
INGREDIENTS
Bottom Layer
- 130g raw cashew
- 30g Cacao powder
- 60g coconut oil
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted
Middle Layer
- 260g frozen raspberries
- 90g raw cashew
- 20g shredded coconut
- 130g organic maple syrup
- 20g coconut oil
Top Layer
- 90g coconut oil
- 55g cacao powder
- 75g organic maple syrup
INSTRUCTIONS
Base
- Add all ingredients to the Thermomix ingredients for 20 seconds on speed 7.
- Add mixture to a lined tin, smooth out with a spoon and place in the freezer to set.
Middle Layer
- Add all ingredients to the Thermomix ingredients for 10 seconds on speed 7.
- Add to the base and smooth over with a spatula or back of a spoon and place into the freezer for at least 1 hour.
Top Layer
- Melt the coconut oil in the Thermomix. 100c for 1.30 minutes on speed 2
- Add the organic maple syrup mix for 3 seconds on speed 4.
- Whisk in the cacao powder for 10 seconds on speed 5.
- Pour over the middle layer and smooth over with the back of a spoon
- Put back into the freezer and let it set completely (around 1 hour).Remove from the tin, slice straight away and store in an airtight container in the freeze (I recommend the freezer as the raspberry layer softens easily).
TIPS & FAQS
To ensure that the chocolate layer does not crack, use a hot knife. Run the knife under some hot water and dry with a tea towel. But please be careful not to burn yourself!
If you don't have Medjool dates, on hand you can use regular dates. However I find that these dates are quite a bit smaller and are not as soft, plus they don't have the same caramel flavour as Medjool dates.
If you are using regular dates, I would suggest using 1.5x the number of Medjool dates required to make this recipe. You will also need to soak the regular dates in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain them before adding to your food processor with the rest of the ingredients.
I used a 20cm square tin to make these bars, however any size tin from 18cm - 22cm will work.
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Chocolate Raspberry Bars
Ingredients
Base
- 12 medjool dates pitted
- 1 cup raw cashews or you can use almonds or macadamias or a mixture
- ⅓ cup cacao powder
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
Raspberry Layer
- 2 cups raspberries fresh or frozen
- ⅔ cup raw cashews or macadamias or blanched almonds
- 4 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup or rice malt syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
Chocolate Layer
- ⅓ cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or rice malt syrup
- ⅓ cup cacao powder
Instructions
- Make base layer. Add the base ingredients to a high speed blender or food processor and blend until it resembles fine crumbs and sticks together when pressed. Spoon mixture into a lined slice tin and press down with the back of a spoon. Place it in the freezer.
- Make raspberry layer. Blend all raspberry layer ingredients except the coconut oil in a high speed blender until smooth. Add coconut oil and blend until well combined. Add to the base and smooth over with a spatula or back of a spoon and place into the freezer for at least 1 hour to set.
- Make chocolate layer. Melt the coconut oil in saucepan on low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add the maple syrup. Whisk briskly until well combined. Then add the cacao powder, stirring until well mixed through. Pour the chocolate on top of the raspberry layer. Place back into the freezer and let it set completely, approximately 2-3 hours. You want to ensure that the slice has set completely, to allow for easier slicing. (See my notes below for how to slice without ruining the top layer)
- Slicing and storage. Remove from the tin, slice straight away and store in an airtight container in the freezer
Video
Notes
- To ensure that the chocolate layer does not crack when you cut the caramel slice, use a hot knife. Run the knife under some hot water and dry with a tea towel. But please be careful not to burn yourself!
- The cook time does not include the time is takes to freeze.
Andie
I made this today for the base used half cashews/half almonds but I messed up and the raspberry layer I used my food processor instead of a blender it wasn’t as smooth and it didn’t look like yours 😬
It was still delicious and next time I’ll use the blender 👍🏼
Thank you for your delicious recipe 🥰
Vanessa Vickery
That is a good point! I do think the blender might be better than a food processor in terms of smoothness. Glad you enjoyed the recipe
Terry
Outstanding recipe. A huge hit with me and the few people I prepare food for weekly.
Vanessa Vickery
Thank you so much. So happy to hear that the recipe is a hit <3
Barb
Just making this, so will let you know how it turns out. I used cashews in base as that is what ingredient list states, maybe typo?? In pictures it is almonds. I have already blended it, so too late to change now!! Oh well, am sure it will still taste 😊
Vanessa Vickery
Yes the photo is with almonds but you can use cashews, macadamias as well or even a mixture. It will taste amazing! I hope you like it 🙂
Barb
It tasted great. My top chocolate layer separated from the raspberry layer, perhaps as I added it a day after preparing first two layers. But managed to sit it on top. It was delicious!! Thanks for sharing this recipe😋.
Tash
I made this and is lovely except the top layer cracked apart completely, peeled away from the top of the slice. Not sure why as I have made other slices that this did not happen with.
In fact all of the layers have come apart
Any ideas?
Vanessa Vickery
I have not had that happen before, so I can't advise sorry.
Gabrielle Dancey
What size slice tin please!
Vanessa Vickery
A 20x20cm (8x8 inch) tin works well
Paige
This is delicious and easy to make however as a previous poster experienced, the bottom layer did not stick to the middle layer for some reason
Vanessa Vickery
This is interesting! The recipe is 7-8 years old and I have not had any issues with the bottom layer not sticking. So I am thinking it must be the ingredients. What type of dates did you use, medjool dates or regular dates? And did you use frozen or fresh raspberries? I am going to remake it again soon and see if I can work out why it's doing that.
Annie
Can you tell me if the nutritional information is for the whole slice, or one piece 🙏🏻
Vanessa Vickery
The nutritional info is for 1 piece
Nutrition Information: YIELD: 20 SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 257TOTAL FAT: 15gSATURATED FAT: 7gTRANS FAT: 0gUNSATURATED FAT: 7gCHOLESTEROL: 0mgSODIUM: 7mgCARBOHYDRATES: 30gFIBER: 4gSUGAR: 18gPROTEIN: 4g
Anonymous
Agnes
Hi Ness I was wondering if you could make this with frozen raspberries without the thermomix?
Vanessa Vickery
Yes you can! 🙂
Jay
I've run out of nuts, could I use almond meal for both filling and the base?
Vanessa Vickery
I have not made it this way so cannot advise if it will turn out as well.