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Heavenly Vegan Black Forest Parfait

Find the perfect vegan dessert recipe for your next brunch or celebration with our Heavenly Vegan Black Forest Parfait. This German-inspired treat combines rich chocolate and tart cherries in a luscious layered parfait.

🕒 Prep: 30 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 45 min
🍽 Servings: 6
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: German

Allergens

Nuts (Almonds), Coconut

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond milk
  • 1 1/2 cups pitted cherries
  • 1 cup dairy
  • free dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 3 cups vegan whipped cream

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine almond milk and chopped chocolate over medium heat. Stir until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder to the cooled chocolate mixture. Mix well and set aside.
  3. In a blender, blend cherries and coconut cream until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding any solids.
  4. In a large glass or parfait cup, layer chocolate pudding, cherry purée, and vegan whipped cream. Repeat layers twice more, ending with whipped cream on top.

Chef’s Insight

The perfect balance of chocolate, fruit, and cream creates an indulgent dessert that is sure to impress your guests.

Notes

The Vegan Black Forest Parfait is a rich dessert that requires careful layering to achieve the perfect balance of flavors.

Cultural or Historical Background

The Vegan Black Forest Parfait pays homage to the classic German dessert, the Black Forest Cake, by incorporating cherries and chocolate while adapting it for a vegan diet.