After publishing the blog about cashew cream, I was inspired to create this yummy Easter treat: Cashew cream desert.
This creamy mixture is delicious in smoothies or a couple of teaspoons on muesli.
From the basic cream of soaked and blended cashews, there's a huge array of ideas to inspire... for more info see previous blog.
The subtle flavour from a beautiful ripe Beurre Bosc pear, is the perfect pairing to this rich cream...
Have fun playing around with the presentation.... remember, it's rich! A tiny amount is all it takes to tantalize the taste-buds.
Chocolate cashew cream recipe:
1 1/2 cups of cashews (soaked for several hours with water). Then rinse & drain.
1 1/5 cups fresh water - blend the nuts well with the fresh water.
Couple of grinds of salt.
1-2 tablespoons of cocoa or cacao (cocoa may have added sugar, cacao comes from fermented beans which have not been roasted, and so are a healthier option)
200 mls coconut cream. Note: If using coconut milk, use less water.
1 tablespoon dark chocolate shavings/drinking chocolate type. - room temp
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1-2 teaspoons pure vanilla essence
Blend everything together. Decorate with chocolates & fruits as desired.
The mixture was fairy runny, like a custard. I only had a nutribullet handy, which requires a reasonable amount of liquid.
Vary the recipe by using almond milk or less coconut cream & difference spices, or using only the cashew cream.
Note - if using tinned coconut milk or cream, check the label states "BPA" free lining.
You can play around with the proportions, spices & cacao.
I kept adding small amounts of cocoa, cinnamon & liquid, 'til I was happy with the flavour and consistency. I prefer less sweet flavours.
This cream is rich and filling, however not sweet, which pairs well with a couple of chocolate treats and fruits.
Serve tiny bowls - it's all you need!
Happy Easter everyone! I'm a really long way from my family in Australia, so am thinking of all of you who are missing loved ones over Easter 2021. Looking forward to face-time with mine.
Stay healthy! Love Laura xox
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