If you are in the mood to create some quick nutty desserts for your Valentine, take a cue from Chef Sherene Chou and set an unforgettable table.
The perfect sweet and savoury dessert jar that can be enjoyed while cosying up in front of a series is the Cherry Pistachio Parfait. It is easy to make and can be whipped up in no time.
- ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons American pistachios, chopped
- ¼ cup vanilla granola or your favorite granola
- 1/4 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- ½ cup coconut yogurt, unsweetened
- Layer 2 tablespoons of the pistachios at the bottom of a glass or jar.
- Then add half of the granola, cherries and yogurt.
- Repeat one more time with the remaining ingredients.
- Top with crushed pistachios and enjoy!
Pistachio Strawberry Yogurt Bark
For all the health conscious lovers, here’s a recipe that would add deliciousness to the Valentine’ Day date and would compel you to dig into it guilt free.
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 1 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup American pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, roughly chopped
- In a medium mixing bowl, add yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla then mix until combined.
- Pour on a 12 x 8 baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread out evenly.
- Yogurt mixture should be about 1/2 inch thick.
- Top with chopped pistachios and freeze-dried strawberries and gently press them into the yogurt.
- Place in the freezer for two hours until frozen solid. Chop into pieces and serve.
- Store remaining pieces in an airtight container in the freezer.