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Cover dates with hot (but not boiling) water for 5 minutes to soften.
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Strain water from dates well, then either discard the water or save for smoothies.
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Add softened dates, 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt and half of the coconut cream to a food processor or blender.
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Puree or blend until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape the sides down and help the mixture move around uniformly.
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If the mixture is still not spreadable, process in 1 Tb of cream at a time until the consistency is just right. Set caramel mixture aside.
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Place a rack in the middle of the oven, and set to broil at 450.
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Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper, and on it place the Yucan Crunch pieces.
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Brush 1 tsp ghee (or drizzle avocado oil) on top of each Yucan Crunch piece.
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Broil for 2 minutes. Any longer and they will burn quickly!
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Set aside to cool while you make the chocolate (or carob) topping.
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Melt the coconut butter and coconut oil together (I used a 2-cup pyrex measuring cup and microwaved it for 30 seconds, but you can do this over medium heat on the stove if you wish).
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Stir with a fork until very smooth, then stir in the vanilla, honey and maple syrup until smooth again.
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Stir in the cocoa/carob powder and 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt very well until it is a creamy consistency.
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Use a silicone scraper to spread the caramel mixture evenly over the top of the Yucan Crunch.
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Now spread the chocolate mixture in an even layer over the caramel layer.
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Sprinkle a couple of pinches of lava salt (or just use Himalayan salt) over the top.
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Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes, or in the fridge for 2 hours.
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Place on a cutting board and gently slice with a sharp chef's knife into squares or desired shape.
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These are best kept in the fridge to keep the layers from softening too much. Enjoy!