Exquisite Vegan New Zealand Feijoa & Kiwifruit Delight with Coconut Lime Mousse

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Ingredients

• 4 ripe New Zealand feijoas
• 2 large ripe kiwifruits
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 3 tablespoons agar agar powder
• Zest and juice of 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons raw honey (or vegan substitute)
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the feijoas, kiwifruits, coconut cream, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
2. In a saucepan, whisk together the agar agar powder with 1/4 cup of water, then add the lime juice and honey. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the agar has fully dissolved.
3. Combine the blended fruit mixture with the agar mixture in a large bowl, and whisk together thoroughly.
4. Pour the mixture into serving glasses or ramekins and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
5. Once set, garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.

Chef’s Insight

The use of agar agar instead of gelatin makes this dessert suitable for vegans, while its delicate balance of flavors ensures it remains a crowd-pleaser.

Notes

The dessert can be easily doubled or halved to suit your needs.