- 400 g dried figs
- 1 cup toasted walnuts
- ¼ cup raw cacao powder
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Topping
- 40 g dark chocolate (70% or more)
- 2 tbsp chopped toasted salted pistachios
Deliciously rich, chewy, and not too sweet, these raw brownies are super easy to make and are a wonderful snack and dessert to have on hand when you are craving a little something sweet.
Boil 4 cups of water. Transfer to a large heat proof bowl. Add dried figs and cover with a plate. Let sit to soften for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, drain the water. Squeeze the figs, trying to get rid of as much water as possible. Set aside.
In a food processor, process the toasted walnuts until a coarse meal is form, leaving a few larger walnut pieces. Transfer to a bowl.
Without cleaning the food processor, add the figs and process until a paste is formed. Add cacao powder and salt. Process until incorporated.
Add the walnuts back in and pulse until incorporated.
Line a square 8”x8” pan with parchment paper. Transfer the brownie mixture and using a spatula or your hands, press the mixture down to flatten. Dip your hands or spatula in a bit of water if the mixture starts sticking to your hands.
Transfer to the freezer for 1 hour.
After freezing, line a large plate or baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the brownie into even pieces and arrange on the parchment-lined dish.
Over a double boiler, melt dark chocolate. Transfer to a small Ziploc bag, cut off the tip and use it to drizzle the melted dark chocolate over your brownies. Top with chopped pistachios.
Transfer in the fridge to set. Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week.