CHOCOLATE NUTTIE SPREAD

prep time: 5 minutes + 2 hrs soaking time
makes: 1 cup

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup walnuts
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp instant de-caf

Soak raisins in 150 ml water for at least 2 hours. Together with other ingredients blend in a mixer until it resembles nice chocolate consistency. This one is soooo great that, supposing you make whole basket, it is possible, that there will be some left. In this case, cover tightly and refridgerate.

NOW: The best part is actual experimenting. You can make this spread 100 times and never make it the same. Here are some suggestions:

1. Add a teaspoon of rum or your favorite liquor.
   
2. For non-alcoholic version, add a few drops of vanilla essence.
   
3. I have used wallnuts and hazelnuts, but feel free to use any kind you have.


4. I have even used sunflower seeds instead of nuts.


5. Substitute prunes or other sour dried fruit instead of raisins.
   
6. Halve the amount of nuts and add coconut flakes.


7. Add a pinch of cinnamon, cardamom or nutmeg.

borrowed from http://www.burntmouth.com/2007_09_01_archive.html