Day 105 (6.24.12): Vegan Strawberry Dessert Parfait (with Recipe)

Vegan Strawberry Dessert Parfait (from Native Foods cooking demo)

I attended a cooking demo yesterday at Native Foods, and it was simply delicious! I'm including the recipe for this parfait below--enjoy!

Recipe below the cut!

Vegan Strawberry Dessert Parfait

For the strawberry kanten:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups apple juice
• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/3 cup agar agar flakes
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat apple juice over medium heat and slowly stir in agar. Allow to boil.
2. Simmer 5 minutes, until liquid is clear and smooth.
3. Add berries and lemon juice.
4. Remove from stove. Allow to cool 20-25 minutes. Portion into 6 party glasses.
5. Cool and refrigerate 2-3 hours, or until set.

Vanilla Cream:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 cups soy milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions:

1. Pour flour into small bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup of soy milk. Set aside.
2. Pour remaining soy milk into small saucepan. Add salt and whisk. Add flour mixture and whisk well.
3. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly for 5-6 minutes.
4. Add remaining ingredients. Whisk for another minute.
5. Remove saucepan from heat and transfer mixture to bowl.
6. Place wax paper or plastic on top of cream to prevent a coagulated layer.
7. Refrigerate 3-4 hours. Once cool, portion on top of strawberry kanten.
8. Garnish with fresh blueberries.