Blackberry Nice Cream Bars with Chocolate-Macadamia Crust

Preparation

Crust Steps

Step 1
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the macadamia nuts, coconut, cocoa powder, and salt and pulse until finely chopped and combined.

Step 2
Add the coconut oil and maple syrup and pulse until the crust sticks together when squeezed into a ball.

Step 3
Press the crust into an 8×8 pan lined with parchment paper. Place the pan in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.

 

Blackberry Jam Steps

Step 1
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the blackberries and lemon juice.

Step 2
Smash the fruit using the back of a fork as the mixture begins to boil, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 3
Sweeten the mashed fruit with 1 to 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, to your liking.

Step 4
Remove from the heat and let the jam set for about 5 minutes to thicken.

Step 5
Cool completely.

 

Nice Cream Steps

Step 1
Add blackberries, cashews, coconut milk, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and sea salt to a high-speed blender.

Step 2
Blend until creamy and smooth.

 

Assembly Steps

Step 1
Pour the nice cream mixture onto the frozen crust.

Step 2
Add dollops of jam and swirl with a rubber spatula.

Step 3
Transfer to freezer overnight or until firm.

Step 4
Let thaw for at least 30 minutes before serving.