Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipe Autumn Spiced Vanilla Creme with Apples and Pecans
Recipe courtesy of Marty Davey, PPMNY Education & Research ManagerCreamy silken tofu with warm spices, fresh apples, and pecans. A dairy-free, plant-based dessert that’s quick to prepare. Watch a cooking demo of this recipe here.
Yield: 2 cups
Prep: 5 min, Cook: 27 min, Total: 32 min
Ingredients
1 T pecan butter or cashew butter
- 1 (14 oz) package silken tofu
- ¼ cup monk fruit sugar replacement
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Celtic salt
- ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 medium Gala apple, chopped—reserve some for sliced garnish
- 1 T pecans, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a blender or food processor, combine silken tofu, nut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and pumpkin pie spice (if using). Blend for 1 minute or until completely smooth. You may need to scrape down the side or bottom of the canister to incorporate the cashew butter.
2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and fold in apple chunks. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
3. Scoop into bowls and garnish with pecans and apple slices.
Chef's Notes
If you are not a pumpkin spice fan, omit and add a dash of cloves and ¼ teaspoon of coriander.







