With the holidays right around the corner, I’ve got candy on my brain. Having recently received from the publisher a review copy of Raw for Dessert by Jennifer Cornbleet, I just had to try the Chocolate Candy Cups.
The great thing about making raw candy is there’s no cooking involved, no melting, no fancy candy thermometer necessary. Just a little soaking, blending, then pour into a baking cup. Top with nuts, raisins or fruit. I also tried a couple of pretzels, obviously that’s not raw but it’s such a great combo.
So chocolatey and decadent, I liked the nut ones the best. They remind me of family holidays with white gift boxes of See’s Candies. The chocolates with nuts were always the first ones to go, woe to you if you got to the box late in the game. Who knew they were so easy to just make yourself? Vegan, gluten-free and healthier too.
The cookbook begins with an overview of ingredients, equipment and basics. Recipes range from sorbets and ice cream to cakes, cookies and pies, all with no cooking or baking involved. Perfect for those deficient in dessert baking such as myself.
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Disclosure: I received the cookbook free of charge directly from the publisher. I was not influenced in any way, my bumbling attempts at making desserts are my own. I was not required to mention the book giveaway signup, but thought some readers may be interested in it.
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The little candy cups are adorable — I love the way they look. What a perfect holiday dessert, especially if there are children at the table. If the other recipes also are this cool, I really must get a copy of the book!
Although they’re not raw, I think I would like the pretzel ones the best :)
Gotta love a highly versatile and easy candy like that! Sounds perfect with Halloween coming up, too. :)
Andrea – I’m looking forward to trying out some of the other recipes in the cookbook.
Erin – The pretzel ones were good, they added a nice little crunch.
Hannah – Yup, I was thinking of making them into ghost shapes for Halloween.
so awesome on the raw chocolate candy cups! making candies and such has me afraid of the ‘ol candy thermometer – but i never thought to make some raw yummies! i want to say that Bianca frmo Vegan Crunk made the raw cup cakes from the same book and absolutely loved them. i think i’ll sign up for the give-away and i might ask for this book for christmas if i don’t win. w00t!
jessy – I loved the raw candy for exactly that reason – no candy thermometer. The raw cupcakes looked good too, I can really get on aboard with these raw desserts. :-)