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Strawberry Smash Parfait
Serves 6
Time 2 hr 25 min
This light and delicious parfait is perfect for a summertime dessert or a filling breakfast treat. If needed, make the cashew cream a day or two in advance and keep refrigerated.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 1 (16.0-ounce) container strawberries, hulled and chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 cups diced cantaloupe or honeydew melon
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
Method
Place cashews in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let sit 2 hours to soften.
Drain soaked cashews and discard liquid.
Place cashews, 3/4 cup fresh water, honey, vanilla and salt in a blender or food processor and purée until smooth.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mash half of the strawberries with a fork or potato masher until juicy.
Stir in remaining chopped strawberries and basil.
In parfait glasses, layer cashew cream, strawberries, melon and almonds. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 1 parfait, 240 calories (140 from fat), 15g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 22g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 7g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 1 (16.0-ounce) container strawberries, hulled and chopped (about 3 cups)
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 cups diced cantaloupe or honeydew melon
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds