This light and refreshing dessert parfait includes tart, scrumptious layers of vegan lemon mousse, cake and coconut cream. Honey, lemon juice and lemon zest are added to a base of silken tofu, then blended into a satiny, satisfying mixture. Layer with dainty cubes of vegan vanilla cake or personalize with a cake flavor of your choice. Top with homemade whipped coconut cream and a sprinkle of lemon zest. Eat slowly to make it last!
Lemon-Cream Dessert Parfait (Vegan)
Refrigerate Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 6
Calories 231 kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz. silken tofu
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Cake of choice cubed
- Coconut whipped cream
Instructions
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In blender or food processor, combine tofu, honey, coconut oil, lemon juice and lemon zest; blend until smooth and creamy. Add honey to desired sweetness.
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Refrigerate mixture for at least 6 hours, or until thick.
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In small ramekin or serving glass, layer cake, lemon parfait and whipped cream.
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Top with lemon zest and drizzle of honey.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup.
- Recommended cake: vegan vanilla or pound cake.
- For homemade coconut whipped cream, refrigerate 1 can of full-fat coconut cream. Scoop out solid portion into mixing bowl and beat with hand mixer on high speed until fluffy. Add maple syrup or honey for sweetness.
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Nutrition Facts
Lemon-Cream Dessert Parfait (Vegan)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 231
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 161mg5%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 1IU0%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.