Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup pitted dates ((about 12 pieces))
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tbsp flax oil/walnut oil
  • 2 whole persimmons ((skin and seeds removed))
  • 1/2 of 12 oz pack of silken tofu
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3/8 cups crushed raw pecans
  • 1 tbsp goji berries

Instruction

  • In the food processor, combine the dates, cocoa powder,1 tsp vanilla extract and flax/walnut oil and pulse until a dough forms. Keep it aside.
  • In a blender or the same food processor, combine tofu, persimmons, remaining 1 tsp vanilla extract and maple syrup and puree until smooth. Keep it aside.
  • In dessert glass start the layering with the date mix first. Take ¼ portion of the dates mix and press between palms until flat. Put the first layer and shape it according to the glass.
  • Add another layer of ½ of the pecans mentioned in the ingredients. Again ¼ portion of the dates mix by pressing between palms. Make sure to press the dates mix in the glass properly so that the parfait does not overflow. Add a layer with 1/2 tbsp of the goji berries.
  • Lastly, pour the tofu puree on the top layer and garnish with more pecans and goji berries.
  • Repeat the whole process with another dessert glass.
  • Put it in the freezer for 15 minutes and serve chilled.