A happy accident.
A couple of weeks ago, I wanted to finely mill my dehydrated coconut. However, when I turned on the blender, I noticed the coconut started to melt. Instead of stopping the blender, I just kept blending until I had a thick coconut butter-like consistency. I was baffled – 5 years and I was just figuring this out!? It was creamy, thick, and delicious all by itself. I didn’t know what to do with it, so I just placed it in a tupperware and called it a day. The next morning I noticed the mixture had hardened to a fudge like consistency. So, I broke off a piece, placed it in my mouth and holy hell – it was incredible. It effortlessly melted in my mouth and left behind the most amazing coconut flavor.
Over the next few days I continued to snack on my coconut fudge, as I concocted different recipes for such a discovery. At first, I wanted to make a lavender butter that would be placed in a butter mold. However, I a) don’t really eat bread and/or anything that butter goes on and b) didn’t want to fork over 50 bucks for a butter mold (wtf people – 50 dollars for a rectangular mold!? I think not). So, instead, I decided on making fudge-like meltaways with a mojito inspired mint and lime palette.
Mojito Meltaways
5 C dehydrated coconut (the unsweetened raw variety)
1/2 C coconut oil
1/4 C palm sugar (feel free to use a bit of stevia instead – if you use a liquid sweetener like maple syrup, try not to use too much)
15 drops of lime essential oil (these were teeny drops, not dropper like drops)
7 drops of peppermint essential oil (again tiny drops)
zest from 2 limes (one for blending, one for topping)
In a blender, add all ingredients (excluding the zest from one lime). You’ll need your pusher (vita-mix) attachment to push everything down until it’s a creamy-like consistency.
Spread mixture evenly on parchment papers and zest one lime on top (while it’s still wet, so the zest sticks).
Place in freezer for about 30 minutes.
When solid, remove from freezer and place on cutting board.
Using a hot knife, cut fudge into equal squares. Note; the ends will crumble, but the inside should cut fairly even.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and/or freezer.
The outcome: I think I have a new favorite quick and easy dessert! Plus, the flavor possibilities are endless! Something tells me this is going to become a staple in my kitchen… for reals.
Have a greet weekend!
