Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups organic walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried organic hibiscus leaves
- 1/4 cup frozen organic cherries, thawed
- 6 pitted organic medjool dates
Filling
- 6 pitted organic medjool dates
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/4 cup dried organic hibiscus leaves
- 1/2 cup frozen organic cherries, thawed
- 3/4 cup organic almond milk
- 1/4 cup arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp organic pure vanilla extract, non-alcoholic
- 1 1/2 cups organic walnuts, chopped
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
Topping
- 1/4 cup organic walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup frozen organic cherries, thawed and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Soak 6 dates for the filling in 1/2 cup hot water with 1/4 cup hibiscus leaves. Set aside to soak for 20 – 30 mins.
- Line 8″ x 8″ square baking dish with 2 pieces parchment paper going up the walls of the dish.
- For the crust, combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
- Press crust firmly and evenly into the dish and set aside. No need to clean the blender pitcher before moving on to the filling.
- For the filling, blend the soaked dates, the soaking water, and hibiscus with all the remaining filling ingredients until smooth.
- Pour filling on top of the crust and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped cherries and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts on top. Press in slightly so they stick into the filling a little.
- Bake for 40 – 45 minutes at 350F or until the top turns a purple color and walnuts on top are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven. Let cool completely, then refrigerate overnight.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve, then slice into 16 squares and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Tea Soaking Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins