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This Healthy Vegan Peaches and Cream features fresh peaches layered in a lightly sweetened cashew cream, making it naturally dairy-free and a delicious, clean-eating summer dessert or snack.

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Perfect for the poolside, picnics or an afternoon pick-me-up, this Peaches and Cream is cooling and full of peachy flavour. It also makes cute dessert cups for make-ahead snacks or a dairy-free option to serve at parties and barbecues.

Plus, with a creamy cashew base that's lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, it's even healthy enough to serve for breakfast or brunch!

What Makes This Peaches And Cream Healthier?

Made with simple, whole food ingredients and no refined sugars, this Peaches and Cream is a healthier option that's also dairy-free!

How To Make Vegan Peaches And Cream

Making dairy-free and vegan Peaches and Cream incredibly simple, especially if you already have a batch of cashew cream whipped up and ready to go!

What You Will Need

Equipment

• Knife to slice the fresh peaches. I find a sharp chef's knife works best.
• Sealable jars or bowl to layer and infuse the peaches into the sweetened cashew cream.
• Measuring utensils for accuracy.
• Spoon or spatula to stir the sweet cashew cream.
• Skillet (optional) if you make the crunchy granola topping.

Ingredients

• Fresh peaches offer the boldest flavour and juiciest texture.
• Cashew Cream offers a creamy, dreamy base that's naturally dairy-free.
• Pure maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to the cashew cream. Its caramel-like notes also complement the tartness of peaches.
• Lemon juice adds a mild zing to the cashew cream, which helps to mask the cashew flavour and bring out the creaminess.
• Pure vanilla extract adds an uplifting flavour to the cashew cream, adding to the sweetness of maple syrup and creating a taste that more closely resembles traditional Peaches and Cream.

Step 1: Sweeten Cashew Cream

First, you will need to make a batch of cashew cream. Follow this step-by-step guide for the best results.

Mix the cashew cream, lemon juice, pure vanilla extract and maple syrup. You can either zip them together in a blender when you are blending the cashew cream or mix them together in a bowl with a spoon or spatula.

Step 2: Layer Peaches and Cream

First, cut the peaches into slices or chop them into cubes if you prefer smaller chunks.

Then, add a layer of sweetened cashew cream into the jars or bowl, followed by a layer of sliced or chopped peaches. Repeat until the bowl or jars are full.

Step 3: Infuse

Seal the jars or bowl and place the layered Peaches and Cream in the fridge. Allow it to infuse for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. The longer it infuses, the more the flavours meld and the more peachy the cream becomes.

Step 4: Toast Oats (Optional)

This step is completely optional. However, it adds a delicious touch, especially when serving as a breakfast or brunch. It basically turns this Peaches and Cream into a parfait. You can even use yogurt instead of cashew cream for the base! You can also make this simple homemade granola ahead of time.

To make quick granola in a skillet, first melt the coconut oil, coating the pan evenly. Then, toss in the rolled oats and stir until they are lightly coated in coconut oil. Next, stir in the vanilla, maple syrup and ground cinnamon.

Keep stirring while cooking over medium-low heat until the oats begin to brown. Once they have toasted, remove the skillet from the heat and allow it to sit for a few minutes to cool.

Once the oats have cooled, sprinkle a tablespoon or two over each serving of the infused Peaches and Cream.

Substitutions & Variations

Cashew yogurt or coconut yogurt can be used in place of the cashew cream for a probiotic-rich, parfait-style Peaches and Cream.

Raw honey can be substituted for the pure maple syrup if you don't need this Peaches and Cream to be 100% vegan.

Baked granola can be made in advance for quick and easy serving.

Graham crackers can be crumbled on top instead of granola for a delicious dessert!

How Long Does Dairy-Free Peaches & Cream Last?

Since the flavours take time to meld, this Peaches and Cream is the perfect make-ahead snack! It can last 3 - 5 days if sealed in an airtight container and refrigerated. If you made the cashew cream a day or two in advance, it is best consumed within 3 days.

I don't recommend freezing this Peaches and Cream as the texture of the cashew cream can change once thawed.

More Dairy-Free Desserts

• Vegan Banana Cream Pudding
• Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Healthy Hazelnut Truffles
• Homemade Graham Crackers

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