Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipe Autumn Spiced Vanilla Creme with Apples and Pecans

Recipe courtesy of Marty Davey, PPMNY Education & Research Manager

Creamy 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.