Vanilla Soy Cream
With its firm yet creamy consistency, this versatile cream can be piped through a pastry bag and used as a dessert topping. It also can be spread as a icing on muffins and cakes.
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With its firm yet creamy consistency, this versatile cream can be piped through a pastry bag and used as a dessert topping. It also can be spread as a icing on muffins and cakes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unfiltered apple juice
- 3 1/2 Tbs. agar-agar flakes
- 1 Tbs. kudzu
- 2 cups vanilla soy milk
- 3 Tbs. maple syrup
- 2 Tbs. vanilla extract
- 2 tsp. alcohol-free almond extract
- 2 Tbs. almond butter
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
Preparation
In small saucepan, combine juice and agar flakes and allow to sit 10 minutes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook 10 minutes.
In small bowl, dissolve kudzu in 1/4 cup soy milk. Add remaining soy milk, maple syrup, vanilla, almond extract, almond butter, salt and cardamom. Whisk kudzu mixture into apple juice and cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often. Transfer mixture to shallow dish, bring to room temperature, then refrigerate until set, about 1 hour. Blend mixture in food processor until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 76
- Carbohydrate Content 11 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 3 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 2 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 26 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g