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Vegan tiramisu with layers of coffee and coconut
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Too Good Tiramisu

A creamy, lush, espresso infused dessert. Without the cream, sugar, and white refined flour!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword dairy free, dessert, gluten free, low sugar, vegan
Prep Time 30 minutes
Set time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 320kcal
Author Buffy Ellen Gill

Equipment

Ingredients

Biscuit base

  • 1 c oats (or almonds/buckwheat)
  • 1 c desiccated coconut
  • 1 c dates
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1-2 tbsp water (or coco oil)

Coffee layer

  • 1 ¼ c cashews soaked 1 hour
  • 1 tbsp coffee + ½ c water (or ½ c espresso)
  • ½ c coconut oil melted
  • 3 tbsp liquid sweetener e.g. coconut nectar, brown rice syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 50 g dairy free chocolate grated

Cream layer

  • 1 1/4 c cashews soaked 1 hour
  • 1/2 c plant-based milk
  • 1/4 c coconut oil melted
  • 3 Tbsp liquid sweetener e.g. coconut nectar, brown rice syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

To serve

  • 1 tbsp cacao powder

Instructions

  • Biscuit base: Blend ingredients in a food processor or blender until well combined. The mix should be slightly sticky and hold together nicely when pinched between your fingers. Pour into a lined square tin, flatten down well with a rubber spatula or the palm of your hand.
  • Coffee layer: Blend ingredients (except dark choc) in a blender until creamy and smooth, then pour on top of base. Sprinkle with grated chocolate and place in the freezer to set.
  • Cream layer: Blend ingredients in a blender until creamy and smooth, then pour over the choc coffee layer. Return to the freezer for 2 hours to set, or in the fridge overnight.
  • To serve: Sprinkle with cacao powder, score into slices, then top with extra grated dark choc if desired.

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Notes

  • Oats give this a biscuity base feel, and are also cheap. To make this gluten free, use almonds, buckwheat or sunflower seeds. Almonds will give a more indulgent and richer flavour.
  • If you haven’t pre-soaked your cashews, do a quicky hot soak - cover with boiling water for 5 minutes, rinse and drain.
  • For a caffeine free alternative, try a dandelion or chicory blend instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 9g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg