Nut Heaven

I was lucky enough to attend a raw food event at the Streatham Food Festival earlier this year and learned some new recipes. This is one I experimented with and adapted with with help of a friend, Marinella, who I discovered used to make desserts in a vegan restaurant. She helped me make it look pretty. Who would have thought a vegan dessert could taste so good?

To make the nut base:
Take a good handful of nuts: brazil, almond, cashew. Put in blender with cardomon seeds (from 2 pods), a dash of maca powder (not essential - can get from any health food shop), to make a granular powder. Mash together with a teaspoon of tahini, a splash of water and a teaspoon of coconut oil until its all evenly mashed together. You can then shape it into one big base or make small ones in ramekins or baking cups. Refrigerate for a while (at least one hour) to help it set then tip out onto a serving plate. Add the topping about 30 minutes before serving:

The Topping:
One slice of peeled orange and one slice of kiwi fruit (slice thinly), plus half a strawberry on top. Make a slit in the top of the strawberry and add a fresh mint leaf garnish. Then sieve some cinnamon on top of the (to add a bit of drama and a pleasant aroma).

You could also squirt on some fresh cream if you want to break the raw/vegan rules. As someone once said, naughty but nice.

Enjoy!