Description
A refreshing and creamy citrus dessert featuring a luscious blend of coconut cream and fresh orange juice, sweetened naturally with honey or agave syrup. This no-cook, silky smooth treat is perfect for a light and elegant finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut cream
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Garnish
- Shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Zest the Orange: Use a microplane or fine grater to zest the orange carefully, setting the zest aside for both the dessert mixture and garnish.
- Juice the Orange: Squeeze the orange to extract fresh juice and measure out 1/2 cup (120 ml) to use in the recipe.
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, add the coconut cream, freshly squeezed orange juice, honey or agave syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed for 2-3 minutes until silky smooth, pausing midway to scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the blended mixture and adjust the sweetness as desired by adding more honey or orange juice, then blend briefly again to mix.
- Chill the Dessert: Pour the creamy citrus mixture into serving glasses or bowls and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the dessert with shredded coconut and a touch of orange zest to add texture and enhance the citrus aroma.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use agave syrup instead of honey.
- Chilling the dessert for longer than an hour will intensify the flavors and improve texture.
- Use fresh coconut cream for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- Feel free to garnish with additional citrus slices or mint leaves for a decorative touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: coconut orange dessert, creamy citrus dessert, no bake dessert, tropical dessert, coconut cream recipe, healthy dessert
