Cashew Date Cream-Stuffed Strawberries

These strawberry treats are a super easy dessert idea for your next get-together. They look adorable and only require you to scoop out a bit of the inside of a strawberry, stuff it with creamy cashew date cream, and top it with a blueberry! Simple! Not only does this trio of flavors taste perfectly balanced, light, and sweet, but they add a pop of color to your table.

CASHEW DATE CREAM-STUFFED STRAWBERRIES [VEGAN]

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and dried
• 2 cups fresh blueberries, washed and dried
• 1 cup cashew date cream

FOR THE CASHEW DATE CREAM:

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in cold water for 4 hours
• 1 cup pitted dates, preferably Medjool, soaked in cold water for 4 hours
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1-2 pinches ground cinnamon, to taste
• Non-dairy unsweetened vanilla milk, for thinning

PREPARATION

1. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of the strawberries so that they stand upright. Remove tops of strawberries with a paring knife and gently scoop out some of the insides of the strawberries.
2. Use a pastry bag with a decorative tip, or fill a plastic bag with one corner cut off, with cashew date cream.
3. Fill the strawberries with the cream and top with a blueberry. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

TO MAKE THE CASHEW DATE CREAM:

1. Soak cashews and dates separately in cold water for 4 hours.
2. Drain cashew and dates. Add dates, cashews, vanilla, and cinnamon to a blender, or food processor fitted with S-shaped blade.
3. Purée until creamy and smooth, adding a tiny bit of non-dairy milk if it’s too thick.
4. Chill in refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour, or until ready to use.

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/cashew-date-cream-stuffed-strawberrie/