Plum Trifle
These pretty little desserts are so yummy and far more nutritious than traditional trifles. With 5 layers of delicious flavours and textures, they make such a fantastic after dinner treat.
The best part about these tasty treats is there’s no cooking required whatsoever, so it’s a fail safe recipe for when you have guests around. They’re also gluten free, dairy free and vegan too!
These pretty little desserts are so yummy and far more nutritious than traditional trifles. With 5 layers of delicious flavours and textures, they make such a fantastic after dinner treat. The best part about these tasty treats is there’s no cooking required whatsoever, so it’s a fail safe recipe for when you have guests around. They’re also gluten free, dairy free and vegan too!
Ingredients
For the nut topping:
125g/4.5oz pecans
1 tbsp. coconut sugar
6 dates
For the chocolate ganache:
50g/2oz coconut oil
150g/5.50z maple syrup
2 tbsp. cacao
For the vanilla layer:
225g/8oz cashews (soaked overnight)
75g/2.5oz maple syrup
60ml/2fl oz water
50g/2oz coconut oil, melted
2 tsp. vanilla extract
For the blueberry layer
100g/3.5oz blueberries
For the plum layer:
4 plums, stoned and chopped
300g/10.5oz cashews Soaked overnight
75g/2.5oz maple syrup
2 tbsp. coconut oil
Ingredients
For the nut topping:
125g/4.5oz pecans
1 tbsp. coconut sugar
6 dates
For the chocolate ganache:
50g/2oz coconut oil
150g/5.50z maple syrup
2 tbsp. cacao
For the vanilla layer:
225g/8oz cashews (soaked overnight)
75g/2.5oz maple syrup
60ml/2fl oz water
50g/2oz coconut oil, melted
2 tsp. vanilla extract
For the blueberry layer
100g/3.5oz blueberries
For the plum layer:
4 plums, stoned and chopped
300g/10.5oz cashews Soaked overnight
75g/2.5oz maple syrup
2 tbsp. coconut oil
Directions
Add all the ingredients for the nut topping to a food processor and blitz until well combined. Set aside until later.
Add all the ingredients for the chocolate ganache to a blender and blend until smooth then add a small layer of chocolate to the bottom of each of your trifle glasses. Refrigerate while you make the next layers.
Add all the ingredients for the vanilla layer to a food processor and blitz until smooth, then place in the freezer to set (approx. 10 mins).
Add all the ingredients for the plum layer to a food processor and blitz until smooth, then place in the freezer to set (approx. 10 mins).
Add the blueberries to a blender and blitz.
Take the vanilla layer out of the freezer and layer it on top of the chocolate, then add a layer of blueberries and a layer of the plum mixture.
Add a final layer of chocolate ganache to the top of each glass with a sprinkle of the nut mixture.