Dessert

Strawberry Pudding
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A naturally sweet strawberry pudding made with organic strawberries, rice milk, apple juice, agar-agar flakes, kuzu, and rice syrup. Light, refreshing, and gently set, it is best chilled overnight and served with mint leaves and fresh strawberries.

Silken Chocolate Pots
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Creamy vegan chocolate pots made with melted vegan chocolate, organic silken tofu, date syrup, rice milk, lemon juice, tahini, and vanilla. Chilled until set and topped with fresh raspberries and desiccated coconut, they are rich, smooth, and easy to prepare ahead.

Sweet Japanese Kanten
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A light, refreshing Japanese-style kanten made with organic apple juice, agar-agar flakes, and optional fresh berries or fruit. Naturally vegan and quick to set, it is a cooling dessert especially suited to warm weather.
Kanten is a Japanese dessert that is somewhat likened to jelly or Jell-O. It is...

Apple Sesame Custard with Berry Sauce
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A smooth apple sesame custard made with apple juice, agar-agar, lemon zest, tahini, rice syrup, and vanilla, served with a bright mixed berry sauce. This refreshing vegan dessert can be served on its own or used as a topping for other desserts.

Pear & Apple Sauce with Date Cream
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 6
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A simple pear and apple sauce served with a creamy cashew date cream. Naturally sweet, soothing, and versatile, it can be enjoyed warm or chilled as a light dessert or daily fruit staple.

Blueberry Dessert with Tofu Vanilla Cream
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A layered blueberry kanten dessert with silky tofu vanilla cream. Made with blueberries, dates, apple juice, agar-agar flakes, silken tofu, cashews, rice syrup, vanilla, and lemon, it is a refreshing plant-based treat for gatherings or make-ahead desserts.

Coconut Chia Pots with Toasted Coconut Chips
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Creamy coconut chia pots made with oat or brown rice milk, shredded coconut, prunes, vanilla, and chia seeds. Finished with fresh raspberries and cocoa coconut chips, they make an easy chilled dessert or parfait.

Chocolate Adzuki Bean Bites
Preparation Time: 35 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 65 minutes
Yield: 60
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
Healthy chocolate bites made with cooked adzuki beans, pecans, Medjool dates, cocoa powder, vanilla, and desiccated coconut. Rich, naturally sweet, high in fibre, and freezer-friendly, these bite-sized treats are perfect for dessert or snacks.

Fresh Lemon Mousse
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A light, fluffy vegan lemon mousse made with apple juice, oat or rice milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, agar flakes, kuzu, vanilla, and brown rice syrup. Set, blended until smooth, and chilled again, it creates a velvety citrus dessert.

Vanilla Custard – Crème Anglaise
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired Fusion
Author: Chef Marlene Watson Tara
A thick, creamy, pourable vegan vanilla custard made with organic soya drink, brown rice syrup, vanilla pod, and kuzu. Smooth and lightly sweet, it works beautifully with fruit desserts, puddings, or cakes.
