If you have ground almonds in your freezer, it takes almost no time to prep. But don’t rush the baking and final steps: it is important to bake the cake until it is dark golden-brown for the best texture, and to sprinkle a layer of chopped almonds on the serving plate so that the bottom […]
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Caramel Chai Cheesecake from Sweet Eats for All by Allyson Kramer
This version of the classic dessert is pure decadence. If you really love cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, serve it with a piping-hot mug of chai for the ultimate spicy indulgence. CARAMEL CHAI CHEESECAKE CRUST 6 ounces (170g) pecans 3 tablespoons melted nondairy margarine 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons superfine brown rice flour FILLING 1 (350g) […]
Recipe: Gluten-Free Chocolate & Coconut Tart
I finally managed to create a satisfactory gluten-free shortcrust pastry: it’s tasty, friable but it doesn’t disintegrate in the twinkling of an eye after slicing the tart (hail to the thickening power of coconut flour and cornstarch)! Gluten-Free Chocolate & Coconut Tart Ingredients: For the shortcrust pastry 1/3 cup (50 g) instant vanilla pudding mix (ingredients: cornstarch, vanilla) […]
Chocolate Olive Oil Glaze for Everything
Shiny chocolate-dipped fruit, cookies, confections, and snacks like pretzels and potato chips look gorgeous, but most of the time, when dipped in melted chocolate alone, the final result is dull or speckled with white spots. Tempered chocolate, however, yields a glossy, speckle-free appearance. Directions for seed-tempering chocolate are found in my book Vegan Chocolate: Unapologetically Luscious […]
Poco Dolce Chocolate Bar Review
It’s rare that you will hear me sing the praises of foods that aren’t sold in the produce isle of an organic supermarket. That being said, one of the things I’ve learned about being vegan is that in order to make it a lifestyle, rather than a short term “diet”, one must include some delicious […]