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Vegan Rosewater Silken Tofu Parfaits with a Surprise Twist

The pudding in these parfaits is rich and thick, with a cheesecake-like tang that comes from the vanilla vegan yogurt. It’s a surprisingly decadent dessert that hides an unusual ingredient: cooked red lentils. Blended into the pudding they add body and creaminess without changing the flavor—no one will guess they’re there.

Rosewater Parfaits

I include silken tofu in the recipe for extra firmness and smooth texture, but you can use all yogurt if you prefer; the result will be slightly looser. Layered between crunchy vanilla cookie crumbs, these parfaits are elegant enough for company and compact enough to serve as mini desserts in shot glasses at your next gathering.

Rosewater Parfait from The Great Vegan Bean Book

Vanilla Rosewater Parfaits

Kathy Hester

gluten-free option*, oil-free
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 8
Calories 302 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 cup 262 g vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup 192 g cooked red lentils
  • 1 container 12.3 ounces/349g silken tofu
  • 1 tablespoon rosewater
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons agave nectar more if using plain yogurt
  • 3 cups 240 g vanilla cookie crumbs (*use gluten-free cookies to make gluten-free or leave them out and just have pudding)

Instructions

 

  • Place the yogurt, cooked red lentils, silken tofu, rosewater, vanilla, and agave nectar in a food processor. Purée for about 8 minutes, pausing every few minutes to scrape down the sides until the mixture is completely smooth.
  • Assemble 8 small (10-ounce) custard cups or use shot glasses for mini portions. Start with a layer of cookie crumbs, then add a layer of the tofu-yogurt mixture. Repeat with more crumbs and pudding, finishing by covering the top with crumbs for a crunchy contrast.
  • Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours so the mixture firms up. Store covered in the fridge — they will keep for a few days.

Notes

Serving suggestions and variations: experiment with different extracts, add cocoa powder for a chocolate version, or include a splash of your favorite liqueur for an adult twist. Graham crackers, chocolate cookies, or gluten-free cookies work well for the crumb layers.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 187mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20g

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