Blackberry And Vanilla Bean Custard Parfait

Published August 6, 2002

Total Time
45 minutes plus soaking overnight
Rating
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Florence Fabricant

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight in water and drained

  • 1 cup meat from fresh young (green) coconut; if not available increase soaked cashews to 2 cups

  • ¼ teaspoon seeds from vanilla bean, preferably Tahitian

  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup

  • 1 sprig fresh lavender or thyme

  • 1 pint fresh blackberries

  • 3 tablespoons honey, preferably thistle

  • 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted nuts

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

49 grams carbs; 22 milligrams cholesterol; 413 calories; 11 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 20 grams fat; 5 grams fiber; 37 milligrams sodium; 16 grams protein; 35 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    For the custard, place half the cashews and coconut in blender with ¼ to ½ cup water, as needed, to blend until smooth. Add remaining cashews and coconut and vanilla and maple syrup. Blend. Refrigerate until cold.

  2. Step 2

    Crush lavender or thyme in a mortar. Place in a large bowl, and add blackberries and honey. Gently crush together with back of a spoon, leaving some berries whole.

  3. Step 3

    Layer custard and berries in 4 martini glasses or goblets, top with nuts and serve.

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Adapted from Roxanne's

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