Dairy-Free Coconut Cream Pie Parfaits
 
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These healthier parfaits are perfectly portioned for a small sweet. But if you're craving a more substantial dessert, go ahead and enjoy a double helping. It's still a relatively light treat! See the post above for more options.
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 large eggs (see above the recipe for egg-free options)
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 2 tablespoons dairy-free buttery spread, divided
  • 2 sheets dairy-free graham crackers (use gluten-free, if needed)
Instructions
  1. Toast the coconut in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 4 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently. Transfer the toasted coconut to a plate to cool.
  2. In a small saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, sugar, and starch until the starch is dissolved. Whisk in the eggs.
  3. Place the pan over medium heat, and bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly. Simmer it for 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened, whisking constantly. It will thicken more as it cools.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat, and whisk in the banana, 1 tablespoon buttery spread, and ¼ cup of the toasted coconut.
  5. Let the coconut cream pie filling cool completely.
  6. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of buttery spread.
  7. Pulse the crackers in a food processor until small crumbs remain. Add the melted buttery spread and pulse until combined.
  8. Divide the graham cracker mixture into 8 (4-ounce) glasses (about 1 tablespoon per glass). Gently press the mixture into the bottom of the glasses. Top with the coconut cream-banana mixture (about ¼ cup per glass), and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of toasted coconut.
  9. Enjoy warm or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Dairy-Free Whipped Cream Option: For that extra-special touch, add a dollop of homemade dairy-free coconut whip on the custard and then sprinkle with the toasted coconut.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: Parfait Calories: 100 Fat: 6g Saturated fat: 3g Unsaturated fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 10g Sugar: 5g Sodium: 47mg Fiber: 1g Protein: 2g Cholesterol: 47mg
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://godairyfree.org/recipes/coconut-cream-pie-parfaits