Christmas is finally here. And with it, I decided to prepare something traditional, yet in not that traditional way. Many maltese families prepare this Christmas dessert, but have you ever tried making it vegan? If you didn’t, well, here is the recipe which you can try this year 🙂
In the meantime, blend the biscuits* and oats in a blender and cut the hazelnuts and cherries in half.
When the dates are soaked put them into the blender as well and blend until you are left with a smooth paste (you can add 5-7 tbsp of water in which you soaked them as well).
In a large bowl combine the date paste, blended biscuits and oats, cocoa powder, seasonings, rum, cherries and hazelnuts. Combine with your hands into a non sticky dough.
Shape into a log, cover in baking paper and let rest in the fridge for one hour.
To prepare the chocolate ganache, melt the coconut oil and add maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt and cocoa. Mix well.
Remove the log from the fridge, top with your vegan melted chocolate, take a fork and decorate as seen on the picture. Return to fridge for additional 15 minutes and serve.
*You can use sugar-free biscuits or gluten free biscuits/oats if you are gluten intolerant.
23 year old food lover with a strong passion for cooking and baking (mostly fit and healthy recipes). I have been a vegetarian for over four years now. I also love to exercise, maintaining healthy and balanced lifestyle.
