Makes 1 x 24cm round panforte
INGREDIENTS
Base:
- 80g chopped almonds
- 80g toasted hazelnuts
- 50g rolled oats
- 25g pumpkin seeds
- 25g sunflower seeds
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 100ml fresh orange juice
- 300g dried apricots
- 110g sultanas
- 10g mixed spice
- 10g raw cocoa powder
- 20g cacao nibs (optional)
Chocolate Topping:
- 90g coconut oil
- 60g cacao powder
To Garnish:
- Extra raw cacao powder
- Fresh cherries
METHOD
1. Prepare the base
Place the almonds, hazelnuts, oats, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds into a food processor. Pulse for approximately 10 seconds until roughly chopped.
2. Add remaining ingredients
Add the orange zest, cinnamon, orange juice, dried apricots, sultanas, mixed spice, raw cocoa powder and cacao nibs (if using). Process until the mixture is well combined and holds together when pressed.
3. Shape & chill
Press the mixture firmly into a lined 24cm round cake tin, smoothing the surface evenly. Refrigerate until firm.
4. Prepare the chocolate topping
Gently melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk in the cacao powder until smooth and glossy.
5. Finish the panforte
Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the chilled panforte. Return to the refrigerator and chill until the topping has set completely.
6. Garnish & serve
Dust with extra raw cacao powder and garnish with fresh cherries. Slice into wedges and serve.
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