Description
A light and creamy coconut-orange dessert that feels like a warm hug, perfect for simple family meals or celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut cream
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Zest the orange using a microplane or fine grater and set aside.
- Juice the orange and measure out 1/2 cup (120 ml) of fresh orange juice.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the coconut cream, orange juice, honey (or agave syrup), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend the mixture on high until it’s silky smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down the sides halfway through.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness if needed.
- Pour the mixture into serving glasses or bowls and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, garnish with shredded coconut and a sprinkle of orange zest.
Notes
For a thicker texture, consider folding in a spoonful of Greek yogurt. This dessert can also be made the night before for a more cohesive flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: coconut dessert, orange dessert, creamy dessert, easy dessert, vegan dessert