Sweet Treats
Plum and Star Anise Tarte Tatin
This stunning pudding is not only beautifully fragrant and warming, but also deceptively simple to create, making it the perfect dessert for entertaining family and friends. Serves 6 Ingredients 3 tbsp dairy-free butter 100g (1/2 cup) soft, light brown sugar 5 star anise 1 tsp vanilla bean powder or paste 700g plums, ripe but still…
Read MoreTreacle Tart
This classic, British comfort food is just like grandma used to make. A perfect sweet and sticky pudding that’s great served with cream, custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serves 8 Ingredients For the pastry: 250g (2¼ cups) plain flour 75g (2/3 cup) icing sugar, sifted 110g (1/2 cup) dairy-free butter Pinch salt…
Read MoreCarrot and Orange Bundt
This incredibly moist cake gives a fresh twist to the classic carrot cake. Gluten-free and surprisingly easy to make, it’s perfect for an elegant centrepiece for afternoon tea. Serves 10 Ingredients For the cake: 225g (2 cups) carrots (grated weight) 120ml (½ cup plus 1 tsp) orange juice 1 tbsp orange zest 80ml (1/3 cup)…
Read MoreBaked Vanilla Cheesecake with Roasted Plums
This decadent, creamy cheesecake is contrasted beautifully by juicy, ripe plums. It’s worth trying to find in-season Victoria plums for the best flavour, but any variety will work well in this recipe. Serves 10 Ingredients For the cheesecake: 200g (2 cups) vegan digestive biscuits 3 tbsp flavourless coconut oil, melted ½ tsp sea salt flakes…
Read MoreBanoffee Pie
An easy family favourite that takes no time to make but delivers a perfect sweet and sticky treat. Serves 8 Ingredients 175g (1¾ cups) light digestive biscuits, crushed 75g (1/3 cup) non-dairy spread 185g (generous ½ cup) coconut butterscotch sauce (we used Nature’s Charm) 2 ripe bananas, sliced 2 x 160ml tins coconut cream, refrigerated…
Read MoreZebra Cake
This fun and funky take on the traditional marble cake uses activated charcoal to bring a lively twist to its layers. Serve on its own, with strawberries or with a butter cream icing. Serves 8-10 Ingredients 200g (1 cup) dairy-free butter 300g (1 cup) caster sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 200g (heaped ¾ cup) soya…
Read MorePeanut Butter Cookies
These soft cookies are perfect with a glass of your favourite dairy-free milk or a cup of tea. Makes 12 Ingredients 240ml (1 cups) coconut cream 220g (2 cups) plain gluten-free flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp corn flour 115g (½ cup) non-dairy spread 100g (½ cup) brown sugar…
Read MoreChocolate Pots
These decadent chocolate pots are easy to make and are perfect when you need a last-minute dessert. Serves 4 Ingredients 240ml (1 cup) coconut cream 75g (1/2 cup) cashew nuts, soaked in boiling water for a few hours 240ml (1 cup) plant-based milk of choice 85g (scant 1/4 cup) sugar or sweetener of choice (adjust…
Read MoreChocolate Pudding Pops
Ingredients 1 large avocado, pitted and diced 360ml (1½ cups) Califia Farms Chocolate Coconut Almondmilk 115g (½ cup) soft pitted dates, roughly chopped 35g (⅓ cup) cocoa powder ¼ tsp fine sea salt 115g (4 oz) dark chocolate, finely chopped 60ml (¼ cup) coconut oil Toppings: freeze-dried raspberries, hemp seeds, and shredded or flaked coconut.…
Read MoreEnergy Boost Bars
These energy boost bars are simple to make and great if you need a hit of energy. Protein rich nuts and seeds along side fuelling oats make the perfect pick-me-up. Makes 12-16 Ingredients 125g (½ cup) vegan butter 125g (½ cup) 100% peanut butter 150g (3½ cups) soft brown sugar 50ml (¼ cup) maple syrup…
Read MoreCarrot Cake Overnight Oats
These overnight oats are super easy to make and are the ideal way to get ahead of time. Serves 2 Ingredients 160g (1 cup) porridge oats 1 large carrot, peeled and grated 1 tbsp chia seeds ¼ tsp ground mixed spice ½ tsp Cinnamon 2 tbsp sultanas ½ tsp vanilla bean paste 3 tbsp maple…
Read MorePecan Pie
This pecan pie has just the right amount of sweetness without being overly sickly and the filling is soft and chewy. A deliciously moreish dessert that is perfect as an after dinner treat or to serve at an afternoon tea to wow friends and family. Freezable Ingredients For pastry: 250g (2 ¼ cups) plain flour…
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