Coconut Crumble Fresh Fruit Parfait

Recipe by Chef Amber Poupore, Owner, the Clean Plate, Shelby Township and Cacao Tree, Royal Oak 

Photography By | September 15, 2016

Ingredients

Crumble
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • 5 dried dates, pitted
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds, chia seeds or ground flaxseeds
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Pinch of vanilla powder (optional)
For the filling:
  • 3 cups seasonal fresh fruit, divided
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons coconut butter

Instructions

1.  Place all crumble ingredients into bowl of a food processor. Pulse until rough chopped and just combined.

2. Place 1 cup of fresh fruit plus the rest of the filling ingredients in a blender. Process on high speed until smooth and creamy.

3. Chop remaining 2 cups of fruit.

4. Layer filling, crumble and chopped fruit in a clear parfait glass in multiple layers. Garnish with fresh mint and sliced orange. Place parfaits in refrigerator to chill and set for 1 hour. Serve cold.

Yield: 2 to 4 parfaits

Chef’s Note: Use any fresh citrus juice (orange, lime or lemon) in the filling.

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Ingredients

Crumble
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • 5 dried dates, pitted
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds, chia seeds or ground flaxseeds
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Pinch of vanilla powder (optional)
For the filling:
  • 3 cups seasonal fresh fruit, divided
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons coconut butter