Berry, Mango and Cashew Cream Parfait
(from kylerhea’s recipe box)
Elyssa made this wonderful dessert.
Source: Whole Foods
Categories: Cashews, Dessert, June2014, Mango, Raspberry
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup dried mango slices
- 1 1/4 cup cashews
- 3/4 cup water or coconut water
- 2 Tbs honey or apricot paste (dried apricots soaked in water and pureed)
- 1 Tbs grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 1 cup chopped fresh mango
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut or slivered almonds
Directions
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Place dried mango slices in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let sit 2 or more hours to soften. Place cashews in a second bowl and cover with warm water. Let sit 2 or more hours to soften.
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Drain soaked mangoes (discard liquid) and place in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth.
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Drain cashews (discard liquid), rinse and place in a blender. Add water, honey, lemon zest, and salt and puree until smooth.
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To assemble, layer fresh mango, cashew cream, berries and mango puree in parfait glasses. Top with shredded coconut or slivered almonds and additional zest if desired.