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A recipe from Hazel & Cacao and Califia Farms
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients:
BASE:
3 cups almond meal
1 cup quick oats
6 TBSP grapeseed oil (or other neutral oil)
6 TBSP maple syrup
NECTARINE FILLING:
4 white flesh nectarines, stone removed
1½ cups raw cashews (soaked for at least 3-4 hours or overnight)
½ cup cacao butter, melted
½ cup Califia Farms Unsweetened Vanilla milk
TBSP maple syrup
Sliced nectarines and raspberries to decorate
Method
- For the base, mix all ingredients in a large bowl until sticky. Press down evenly onto the base and sides of the lightly greased round tart tin.
- Bake in the oven at 180 C for 10-12 minutes or until the edges go slightly golden. Set aside
- For the filling, remove stones from nectarines and place them in the blender (I left the skin on). Meltdown cacao butter over low heat and add to the blender. Add all the remaining filling ingredients and blend until as smooth and creamy as possible
- Pour over the tart base and place in the fridge to set (will firm up in fridge but won’t go very hard and solid) once set, decorate with nectarine slices and raspberries. Slice and Enjoy.
Quotes
“Yellow flesh nectarines will also work but for this recipe I think white gives a better flavour as it pairs incredibly well with the beautiful vanilla flavour coming from Califia Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almond milk. This was actually the first time I have tried a vanilla plant milk. I fell in love as soon as I opened the bottle and could smell the vanilla. I can’t wait to use it for more recipes and drinks now.”
“I’ve always loved Califia for the amazing texture, but now I love the vanilla unsweetened because of the endless ideas I have in using it for recipes. The thick and creamy texture makes it perfect for vegan desserts like this (as well as with anything) because it isn’t watery and can act as a good substitute for coconut-based products. Although it doesn’t firm up the same, the texture always comes out beautifully.”
“I have to stress that the Califia Farms Vanilla almond milk played a really vital role in the flavour of the filling. I don’t think you can get the same flavour by adding some vanilla extract or using a different milk. I can’t guarantee the same taste without Califia. You can find Califia Farms Unsweetened Vanilla Almond milk in the fridge section at Woolworths.”
More info:
Talida Voinea is a plant-based mum from Newcastle who is recovering from a life-threatening hormone imbalance through diet. Follow her Instagram here: @hazel_and_cacao
For more details on Califia Farms visit: califiafarms.com.au or head to @califiafarms / #califiafarmsau
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