Mango, Raspberry and Cashew Cream Parfaits

YIELD: Serves 4

TIME: 2 hours 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/4 cup dried mango slices

• 1 1/4 cup cashews

• 3/4 cup coconut water, or water

• 2 tablespoons honey or apricot paste (dried apricots soaked in water to soften and blended)

• 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish

• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1 cup chopped fresh mango

• 1 cup fresh raspberries

• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place dried mango slices in a bowl and cover with warm water.

2. Let sit 2 hours to soften.

3. Place cashews in a second bowl and cover with warm water.

4. Let sit 2 hours to soften.

5. Drain soaked mangoes (discard liquid) and place in the bowl of a food processor.

6. Process until smooth.

7. Drain cashews (discard liquid) and place in a blender.

8. Add water, honey, lemon zest and salt and purée until smooth.

9. To assemble, layer fresh mango, cashew cream, raspberries and mango puree in parfait glasses.

10. Top with almonds and additional zest if desired.

SOURCE: Whole Foods Market

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