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    Raw Peanut Butter Cup Parfait

    Last modified: April 3, 2019. Originally posted: May 19, 2014 By Sophia DeSantis

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    Raw peanut butter chocolate parfait in a jar with a spoon

    This raw peanut butter cup parfait is super easy to make and tastes like something you would get at a fancy restaurant. It is full of protein and sweetened only with dates!

    Raw peanut butter chocolate parfait in a jar with a spoon

    Ok, so I am really getting into the raw dessert thing. First, they are so easy to make. And second, they are delicious. That's a win win in my book! This creation came about when I was really craving something smooth and silky, but quick. I had some cashews that I was soaking for my usual batch of Cashew Walnut Cream Sauce, so I "borrowed" a few to play around with. Well, my playing around led to this delicious dessert that my boys won't stop asking for!

    I used peanut butter for the flavor of the cashew layer, and decided to put the chocolate in the coconut cream layer. The coconut cream recipe is a variation of the coconut cream I made for my Raw Churro Cheesecake Cups, super easy and quick. I made both layers with the intent on putting it together right away, but unfortunately due to the tragic fires that took over San Diego County that day, I never got to it until the following day. I really appreciate all the notes and good thoughts from my followers that were sent our way. We are safe and sound, as is our home, however there are many unlucky families that lost everything. I will forever think of them every time I make this dessert and will constantly be reminded about how lucky I am to have my kitchen and be able to do what I love...create recipes to share with all of you!

    A close up of a Raw peanut butter chocolate parfait in a glass jar

    In having to wait to put this together, I was able to see how much more flavorful the separate layers became when left alone for some time. I of course tried both layers the night I made it, who can wait?! But when I put these together the following day, it was that much better! The coconut cream really took in the chocolate and created this rich mousse like flavor that was amazing. The peanut butter layer was deeper in taste and complemented the chocolate so well. You can of course make this and eat it right away, but if you're looking to make it ahead of time, it only gets better with age!

    Raw peanut butter chocolate parfait in a jar with a spoon

    Raw Peanut Butter Cup Parfait

    Sophia DeSantis
    ]This raw dessert is not only easy to make but tastes like something you would get at a fancy restaurant. It is full of protein and sweetened only with dates. Does not get much better than that!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 one cup servings
    Calories 898 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Peanut butter parfait:

    • 1 cup soaked macadamia nuts
    • 1 cup soaked cashews
    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 10 dates
    • ½ - 1  cup almond milk or more if you want to lighter and thinner

    Chocolate coconut cream:

    • 1 can full fat coconut milk placed in refrigerator overnight, or you can buy actual coconut cream
    • 1-2 tablespoons date paste can also use maple syrup or coconut palm sugar
    • 2-4 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa or cacao powder

    Instructions
     

    • Place all peanut butter parfait ingredients in a food processor, blender or high speed blender and pulse until nuts and dates are chopped well.
    •  Slowly add milk until you get a thick and moving consistency, but be careful that it doesn’t become too thin.
    • Next, to make chocolate coconut cream, take the can of coconut milk out of the refrigerator and open it. 
    • Using a spoon, remove the harder white thick layer from the top, reserving the clear coconut water for a later use if you want. It makes a great addition to smoothies! Using a hand or stand mixer, mix the coconut cream layer with the rest of the ingredients until light and fluffy.
    • Layer in cups or mason jars starting with peanut butter parfait layer and ending with chocolate coconut cream layer, making 3 layers of each. Top with cacao nibs or crumbled Peanut Butter Cups for added presentation.

    Notes

    • Soak nuts overnight if not using a high speed blender, but if crunched for time, soak in warm water for at least 2 hours.
    • Any milk of choice works here, you can even use dairy milk if you don’t mind it not being totally vegan. You can also add more dates if you want it sweeter.
    • You can use cocoa or cacao powder for this recipe. If using cocoa, make sure it is unsweetened. Add it 1 tablespoon at a time until you achieve the flavor you want.
    • If you want to add presentation, top with cacao nibs or crumbled Justin’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.
    • You can make both these layers one day and leave them overnight to allow flavors to soak in before serving, this gives a deeper more flavorful taste to both.

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 898kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 23gFat: 74gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 963mgFiber: 11gSugar: 26gVitamin C: 0.6mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 6mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. Emily Kemp

      September 20, 2018 at 1:58 am

      This looks incredible how can you say no to peanut butter!?

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    2. Janell

      April 22, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      Is there any way you could assist me with my coconut cream topping? I have made it numerous times and it comes out perfect. Lately I have had issues with it curdling, breaking up into little balls, sometimes immediately upon whisking. I have not switched techniques or brands. Any suggestions? Has this ever happened to you?
      Thanks

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      • veggiesdontbite

        April 22, 2016 at 8:12 pm

        Hi Janell! It sounds like either the brand you get changed their formula or you got some dud cans. I have had issues before with dud cans, where I'm not getting much of the hard part and mostly liquid. When you buy it, shake the can. If you hear a lot of sloshing around then keep shaking cans until you get one that sounds more solid. Coconut milk is tricky because of the layers separating naturally so I can imagine when they can them they aren't all created equal. Also, have you had them in your fridge or freezer a long time? Perhaps that can contribute to it.

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