LEMON CURD CHIA CREAM AND ITS SWEET CRUNCHY BASE
A chia cream (creamy creamy) and a base that tastes like candy !
Servings 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
BASE
- 1 cup dates, eventually soaked in hot water
- 3/4 cup brazil nuts (or whatever you have on hand)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest, grated (approx. 1 lemon)
- 1 pinch of Himalayan salt
LEMON CURD CHIA CREAM
- 1 can coconut milk (full fat)
- 1 freshly squeezed lemon (small)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest, grated (approx. 1 lemon)
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- 1-2 pinch(es) vanilla powder
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
BASE
- If you can not break down easily the dates, soak them first in hot water for 3-5 minutes.
- In the meantime, chop the brazil nuts roughly, using a blender. Set aside. Zest 1 lemon.
- (If you've soaked the dates, remove them from water). Mash the dates with a fork until a chunky paste is formed. Add the nuts, the zest and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine, using a fork.
- Press it slightly into the base of 6-8 serving dishes.
LEMON CURD CHIA CREAM
- Use a whisker and mix well the coconut milk, the lemon, the zest, the vanilla and 1-2 Tbsp of maple syrup (optional) in a large mixing bowl.
- Add 3 Tbsp * of chia seeds and whisk for 1-2 minutes to distribute evenly the chia seeds into the milk. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes and whisk again for few minutes.
- Pour the mixture over the base and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Decorate with coconut flakes, etc... and serve !
Notes & Tips
* I like it creamy and not well set (like a chia pudding might be). If you want to add more chia seeds for a well set pudding, do not exceed a total of 5 Tbsp of chia seeds for the whole recipe. Psssst : check out my matcha chia pudding recipe, if you are tempted to try a super detox and tasty chia pudding.