Date-Sweetened Chocolate Panna Cotta

Instructions

1. In a blender combine dates, almond flour, agar powder, and 3 cups water. Cover and blend until creamy. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve; transfer strained mixture to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. In a small bowl whisk together arrowroot powder, vanilla, and ¼ cup water. Stir into almond flour mixture in the saucepan; cook 5 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
3. Place a silicone muffin pan with at least eight molds on a baking sheet. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the panna cotta mixture into each of eight molds. (There will be some left in the saucepan.) Transfer baking sheet to the freezer; chill 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly set.
4. Meanwhile, whisk cocoa powder into the remaining panna cotta mixture in saucepan until well blended. Remove baking sheet from freezer. Top evenly with chocolate mixture.
5. Chill in the refrigerator 1 to 24 hours before serving. Invert mold and press to release panna cotta. If desired, dust with additional cocoa powder. Serve with fresh raspberries.