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Caribbean Vegan Mango Cheesecake Parfait

This Caribbean Vegan Mango Cheesecake Parfait is a delightful tropical dessert that combines the flavors of mangoes, coconut cashew cream, and ginger biscuits. It's perfect for a vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free diet, and can be prepared in advance for easy entertaining.

πŸ•’ Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 0 minutes Total: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Caribbean

Allergens

Cashew, Coconut

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight 1/2 cup full
  • fat coconut milk 1/3 cup agave nectar 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ripe mango, diced 1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted 8 ginger biscuits

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the cashews.
  2. In a blender, combine cashews, coconut milk, agave nectar, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Crush ginger biscuits into fine crumbs.
  4. In four parfait glasses, layer the crushed ginger biscuits, mango, coconut cashew cream, and toasted shredded coconut, creating a colorful, indulgent pattern.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of flavors and textures will transport you straight to a Caribbean beach.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more agave nectar if needed.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dessert is inspired by the tropical fruits, coconuts, and ginger biscuits commonly found in Caribbean cuisine.