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Strawberry Tahini Caramel Slices

Strawberry Tahini Caramel Slices (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

5 from 2 votes
These vegan strawberry tahini caramel slices are the perfect healthy treat: not too sweet and made with fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Resting time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Nougat Base

  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Tahini Caramel

  • 1 cup Vegan caramel - (details below)
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/3 cup strong brewed rooibos tea
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt - or more, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Jam

  • 1 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch - mixed with a mittle bit of water to make a paste
  • 0.4 ounces agar agar powder
  • pinch of salt

For the Vegan Caramel

  • 14 fluid ounces coconut cream - canned
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla powder

Instructions

  • Start by making the nougat base by melting the coconut oil. Then add the maple syrup and vanilla.
  • Mix the dry ingredients and add in the wet into the dry and press into a square baking tin lined with baking paper and place in the fridge.
  • Add all the ingredients for the caramel into a pot on the stove and let it simmer until it thickens.
  • Remove and pour onto the base, smooth out with a spatula and place in the fridge to set for about an hour.
  • For the jam, add the chopped strawberries, maple syrup, lemon juice and salt into a pan and let it simmer on medium until it starts to soften and gets jammy.
  • Add the corn starch (mix with a little but of water first) and agar-agar powder just before removing and then pour on to the caramel layer.
  • Leave to set for about an hour and a half in the fridge and remove to slice and decorate with fresh strawberries.

To Make the Vegan Caramel:

  • Place all the ingredients except the salt and vanilla in a pot over low-medium heat and bring to a boil for about 30-45 minutes until it becomes gooey and oozing caramel.
  • Whisk in the salt and vanilla powder and store in a glass container.

Notes

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