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Fruited “Yogurt” Parfait

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Becky Luigart-Stayner
Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
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Makes 2 to 4 servings
Category
Puddings and Custards
Course
Breakfast & Brunches
Credit
June Taylor, Indian Wells, California
Sources
The Old Farmer's Almanac Readers' Best Recipes

This Fruited “Yogurt” Parfait is a delectable frozen treat, especially for those who can’t eat dairy. Why the quotes around “Yogurt”? We use cashew paste to replace the yogurt component. Try it as is, or make and freeze the “yogurt.” It makes a great substitute for ice cream—with less calories and added protein!

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Ingredients
2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water to cover overnight or for 6 to 8 hours, drained
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup ground chia seeds
2 cups blackberries
2 cups blueberries
2 cups raspberries
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 cups sliced nectarines
1/2 cup date paste (see below)

Instructions

Combine cashews, lemon juice, sea salt, chia seeds, and 4 cups water in a blender or food processor and process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to covered container and refrigerate until ice cold. (Put into freezer for quicker chill time.) This is the “yogurt.”

In a glass jar or bowl with lid, layer “yogurt,” fruit, and date paste, alternately. For a sweeter combination, add more date paste with each layer. Top with “yogurt” and cover. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, or until ice cold. Mixture thickens as it chills.

Date Paste

Ingredients
6 pitted dates

Instructions

Soak six pitted dates in water to cover in a jar until they are very soft (best done the day before). Then, “mash” the dates in the water against the side of the jar with a teaspoon.

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Comments

<span>Dawn</span> Sun, 07/12/2020 - 16:43
1-2 servings? Each serving =over 1,000 calories! and approx 6 cups large. Probably 10-12 servings
<span>Wanda</span> Mon, 11/06/2017 - 11:22
Can I puree the dates too? Mix them with "yogurt" even?
<a title="View user profile." href="/author/editors">The Editors</a> Mon, 11/06/2017 - 16:29

You sure can, Wanda! Enjoy!