Description
Easy to make, no-bake dessert that is ready in under 1 hour. Only requires five ingredients. Perfect to share with last-minute guests, or as a sweet treat after dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup / 145g dried Turkish figs (about 8/9 figs)
- ½ cup / 75g vegan dark chocolate chips (or block chocolate, chopped)
- 1 cup / 100g walnuts
- Zest of 1 orange (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Soften the figs: Add the figs (1 cup) to a small bowl and pour over boiling water. Set aside for 10-15 minutes for them to soften.
- Melt the chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, add the chocolate chips (½ cup) and heat over a double boiler on low-medium heat, stirring occasionally until all the chocolate has melted. Remove from heat and set aside. Alternatively, melt in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between.
- Prepare the figs: Once the figs are nice and soft, drain the water well, and cut off the hard tips before roughly chopping them.
- Make the fig-walnut paste: In a small food processor, add half the walnuts (½ cup) and the chopped figs, pulsing until they have the consistency of a rough paste.
- Prepare remaining walnuts: Roughly chop the remainder of the walnuts.
- Combine ingredients: Zest the orange into the bowl with the melted chocolate, and add the fig and walnut mixture, and the remainder of the walnuts. Mix well together.
- Shape the roll: Tear off around 11.81 in / 30cm piece of parchment paper. Spoon the mixture closer to the side that is facing you in one straight line (about 3 heaped tablespoons). Using your hands (it will be a little sticky), press the mixture into a log shape. Using the parchment paper, roll the mixture into a log and twist both ends to apply some pressure and give the log more structure. Once you’ve molded it into a log shape, place it in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.
- Serve: Once firm, unroll from the parchment paper, dust with powdered sugar if desired, and slice.
Notes
Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1-2 weeks. The flavors improve after a day or two.
Visual references: See step-by-step images above for visual references to the steps for this recipe.
