Vegan Strawberry Dream Cake - No Bake#SundayFunday

This is one dessert that is so easy to make. I have used virgin coconut oil to make this dream cake and this is an excellent choice of fat for vegans.

Made this for my vegan daughter and her vegan friends. This is delicious cake, made it twice the second time I made a small one for two. 

The first time I made,  it, was hot summer here and  did not refrigerate it overnight.  So after some time the top layer started to melt, so un mould it again refrigerate it till you are ready to serve. Do not remove it early and keep it on the dining table like I did it. 

This dream cake, you must freeze for 3 hours then refrigerate it overnight then only serve it.
Serves 5 - 6
Ingredients
For the Crust
1 Cup Almonds - coarsely minced
200 Grams Medjool Dates or any good quality dates
¼ Teaspoon Sea Salt

For the Filling 

1½ Cups Cashewnuts
2 Tablespoons Lemon juice
Few Drops of Strawberry essence
1/3 Cup Virgin Coconut oil
1/3 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Chopped Strawberries + 1 Tablespoon Sugar

Method

In a saucepan heat boil 2 to 3 cups of water. When the water comes to a boil, add the cashewnuts and take one boil, take off flame let is sit in this water for 5 minutes, Then drain the cashewnuts and rinse them in fresh water well. Soak them fresh warm water overnight or for 5 - 6 hours at least.

For The Crust

Place almonds and dates in a a blender with sea salt and pulse to chop until they are finely grounds. Take a tablespoon of the prepared date mixture for the crust and roll it in your hands. If it holds together, the crust is perfect. Take out crust mixture in a 6 to 7” spring-form pan and press firmly, making sure that the edges are well packed and that the base is relatively even throughout. Rinse the blender well.

In the same blender, add the cashewnuts, coconut oil, sugar,lemon juice. Blend to make smooth paste. Add the essence and pulse it twice.

Pour about 2/3 ( I eyeballed it) of the mixture out onto the crust and smooth with a spatula, cling wrap the pan. Place in freezer until solid or for 15 to 20 minutes. 

In the remaining paste add the strawberries and the tablespoon of sugar, 

blend until smooth. 

Pour onto the chilled layer. Again cling wrap it and place in freezer until solid.

To Serve

Run a smooth, sharp knife under hot water and un mould it, cut into slices and again refrigerate till ready to serve. Serve with fresh strawberries. 

This is a rich dessert and delicious.

This one piece that remained for me which I kept overnight in the refrigerator.  See how well it is set.

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Labels : No Bake Desserts, Strawberry, Cashewnuts, Almond, Dates, Coconut Oil, Vegan, Sweets & Desserts, Healthy, Sunday Funday

For Sunday Funday we are sharing Strawberry Recipes

• Grilled Chicken Breasts with Strawberry Butter from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Iced Strawberry Basil Hand Pies from A Messy Kitchen
• Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt from Mayuri's Jikoni
• Strawberry Neapolitan Cookies from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
• Strawberry Butter from Making Miracles
• Vanilla Cheesecake with Strawberry Curd Topping from Amy’s Cooking Adventures
• Vegan Strawberry Dream Cake - No Bake from Sneha’s Recipe
• Watermelon Strawberry Feta Salad from Food Lust People Love

Homemade Strawberry Balsamic Sauce#SundayFunday

My daughter went for a holiday to Panchgani and came back with loads of organic large sweet strawberries. They were super delicious, most we enjoyed eating and few I, freezed .
The other day while watching television seen this recipe and decided to recreate in my kitchen. Tweaked this recipe to my taste and turned out finger licking. You will love the tartness of the strawberries, lemon zest, balsamic vinegar and sweetness of the sugar.

Fruity, tangy, sweet and bright red color this sauce is finger licking. 
Ingredients
½ Cup (125ML) Balsamic Vinegar
20 Large Frozen Strawberries - roughly diced
3 Tablespoons Level Brown Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Sea Salt
Zest of One Big Lemon 
Method

The frozen strawberries when  thawed, it was mushy and left a lot of juice. In a sauce pan add the juice of the strawberries along with balsamic vinegar and bring it to a rolling boil then, reduce the flame a let it reduce into half. Now add in the strawberries, sugar, salt, and lemon zest. Mix well and bring this again to a rolling boil on medium high flame. 

Then reduce the flame until strawberries have released their juices and softened, let this simmer on very low flame until the sauce thickens. Keep stirring in between a bit. Allow to cool. It will stay in the refrigerator for a week or two. If you freeze this sauce it remains good for a long time, the best thing about freezing this sauce that it does not get ice granules, remains in sauce form only.  

This strawberry balsamic sauce it's finger licking.. ready for a multitude of uses.

Labels: Sauce, Strawberry, Balsamic Vinegar, Homemade, Vegan, Gluten free, Sunday Funday 

For Sunday Funday we sharing Strawberry Recipes.

• Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Easy No Bake Strawberry Ice Box Cheesecake by Our Good Life
• Homemade Strawberry Balsamic Sauce by Sneha's Recipe
• Scallop Crudo with Pixies and Pickled Strawberries by Culinary Cam
• Strawberry and Tomato Salad by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Strawberry Yogurt Sherbet by Mayuri's Jikoni 

Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail#SundayFunday

There is nothing too complicated making this Pink Lemonade Vodka Drink.

This Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail Drink has such a beautiful, girly color, I'm sure you like to try this?  Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail is also it perfect for ladies pajama night, barbecues, parties and baby showers.

Quench your thirst with this gorgeous Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail which is simple to make it just takes 5 minutes if you have all ingredients ready. 
Single Serving
Ingredients 
1  Cup Ice cubes
2 Tablespoons Lemon juice
1 Teaspoon Simple syrup  -  I did not add
1 Tablespoon Strawberry Crush
60 ML Pink Vodka
Club Soda or Sprite  as required
2 Slices of Lemon -  cut in half 
Method

Mix the strawberry crush in 100 ml club soda and mix well, strain this liquid and keep aside.

Fill a tall glass with ice. Add lemon slices.

Add lemon juice, simple syrup or strawberry liquid, Pink Vodka and top with club soda. 

Enjoy! This cocktail makes me want to sit by the swimming pool or a place surrounded by greenery with some delicious appetizers and keep sipping it.

My Notes

I used ice, lemon juice, simple syrup, club soda, you could just use sparkling water or sprite or just plain water. Instead of simple syrup use could use any pink color juice or just strawberry crush, raspberry or cranberry juice.

Make it in a large pitcher or double or triple the quantity and  serve  to a crowd. Just add half of the ice cubes to the pitcher and the remaining ice between individual glasses, when ready to serve.

Labels : Cocktail, Vodka, Valentine, Lemonade, Strawberry, Sunday Funday 

For Sunday Funday we are sharing summer cocktails and mocktails. Check out the recipes below: 

• 2 Ingredient Strawberry Slush from Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Acqua Santa Spritz from Culinary Cam
• Dirty Bloody Mary Martini from Food Lust People Love
• Elderflower Martini from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Meyer Lemondrop Martini from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Pink Lemonade Vodka Cocktail from Sneha's Recipe

Homemade Strawberry Crush#SundayFunday

The Strawberry Crush is fresh strawberry cooked in with sugar, to use when strawberries are not in season throughout the year. This can be used in both sweet and savory recipes like milkshakes, ice slush and teas, kulfi, drinks, cocktails, waffles and pancakes. This homemade crush is cheap and easy to make, contains no preservatives or color. It stays good for a year if stored in the freezer, as it does not crystallize / form ice.

Ingredients
400 Grams Strawberries - chopped
1½ Cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
½ Cup Water

Method
Heat water in a deep pan. add the water and sugar, keep stirring till the sugar dissolves completely. Remove scum floating on top with a spoon. Now add the strawberries and cook till they soften and become a thick paste . Take off flame add the lemon juice. mix well and keep it cool completely.

Pour into sun dried, clean, food grade storage bottles and keep it in the freezer. When you want to use it just spoon out the quantity required and use. 

Check the other Strawberry Recipes

Eggless Strawberry Bravarian Dessert 

Chicken Legs With Strawberry Balsamic Glaze & Spicy Potato Wedges 
Overnight Oats With Grapes & Strawberry's Strawberry Sandwich Toaster Cake
Strawberry Jam
Strawberry Cold Soup 
Strawberry Lemon Basil Pasta Salad

Strawberry Bundt Mousse Cake

Avocado Bundt Cake With Strawberry Glaze 
SOP Mocktail 

Keto Strawberry Microwave Muffin 
Nutella Strawberry Bread Roll Ups 

Cantaloupe Strawberry Cooler
Homemade Strawberry Balsamic Sauce 
Pound Cake Grilled Cheese & Strawberry Sandwich 

Vegan Strawberry Dream Cake - No Bake 

Fresh Strawberry Bread 
Fresh Strawberry Heart Cake 
Firecracker Strawberries 
Egg White Crêpe/Tortillas & A Chicken Strawberry Wrap 

Labels: Jam, Sauce, Strawberry, Sugar, Homemade, Sunday Funday

More Strawberry Recipes from The Sunday Funday: 

• Strawberry Breakfast Pastry from Palatable Pastime
• Strawberry Smoothie from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Triple Berry Greek Yogurt Parfait from Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Strawberry Hazelnut Crostini from Mayuri’s Jikoni
• Homemade Strawberry Crush from Sneha's Recipe
• Fresas con Crema from Food Lust People Love
• Strawberry Cheesecake Bars from Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Strawberry Chia Seed Pudding from Cook with Renu  

Pound Cake Grilled Cheese & Strawberry Sandwich#FoodieHoliday

Get ready for grilled cheese sandwich like you’ve never had before! Dessert Grilled Cheese Sandwiches are made with pound cake, chocolate, fresh strawberries, gooey and melting cheese!

Speaking of pound cake, I had some left over from the April fool's chicken nuggets and used this to make a gooey dessert sandwich for hubby dear who has a sweet tooth.

Soft pound cake, crispy edges grilled in butter. Melting chocolate fudge sauce, just oozing out the sides of the sandwich. Fresh raspberries releasing their juices, and mixing with the luscious, cream cheese. A dessert sandwich you can't forget... yum..yum...delicious!

Ingredients 

2 Thick Slices Pound Cake
2 Teaspoons Butter
2 -3 Tablespoons Cream Cheese,
A Drizzle Chocolate Sauce-used Homemade Chocolate Fudge Sauce
4 -5 Strawberries - sliced
A Dlollop Whipped Cream

Method  
Heat a cast-iron pan or griddle , a panni press or sandwich toaster. 

Cut the pound cake into thick slices.

Add the cream cheese on both slices. Place the strawberries on top in one of the slices, drizzle homemade chocolate fudge sauce. 

Invert the other slice. 

Place the sandwich on the toaster add a teaspoon or more of butter on both side of the sandwich.  

Grill the sandwich till grilled. 

Transfer to a plate. 

When slightly cooled add the whipped cream on top, decorate with a few slices of strawberries and drizzle of chocolate fudge sauce.   

Serve immediately and Enjoy!!
Labels: Dessert, Grilled, Cheese, Sandwiches, Strawberry, Foodie Holiday, International Cuisine

Since April is National Grilled Cheese month we are sharing in Foodies Holiday Grilled cheese Recipes   

Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich from  A Day in the Life on the Farm 

Pound Cake Grilled Cheese & Strawberry Sandwich  from Sneha's Recipe 

Grilled Cheese Club Sandwich from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Spicy Chicken Grilled Cheese from Palatable Pastime

Egg White Crêpe/Tortillas & A Chicken Strawberry Wrap#SundayFunday

This Fresh Egg White wraps are filled with juicy grilled chicken, some fresh veggies, Homemade Keto Pasteurized Egg Mayonnaise and not to forget the strawberries!

In keto sometimes you just crave for a wrap, then this for you made with really fresh ingredients, so its super light and refreshing.

Makes 3
Ingredients
3 Large Egg Whites
1 Tablespoon Gelatin powder

Method

In a bowl add the egg white and sprinkle the gelatin on top let it sit for 10 minutes. Use an immersion blender to get the batter smooth and a bit frothy. 

Heat a non stick pan and spray or brush lightly with the oil/cooking fat of your choice. Pour 1/3 of the batter onto your preheated griddle and spread gently with a spatula until the wrap is 5-6 inches across. Be careful not to leave any thin spots. Allow the wraps to cook for 2 minutes or until the edges start to curl up and the bottom becomes lightly brown. Flip and cook for a minute more.  

Repeat with the rest of the batter.

For The Keto Chicken Strawberry Wrap

Ingredients
Lettuce
Grilled Chicken - shredded
Sliced Tomatoes
Sliced Cucumber
Sliced Strawberries
Homemade Keto Pasteurized Egg Mayonnaise
Salt & Pepper to taste

Method

Take a egg white crepe, place lettuce in the center, top it with sliced tomato, cucumber

Then add the grilled chicken and sliced strawberries

Then add some homemade keto pasteurized egg mayonnaise, a dash of salt and pepper to taste.

Wrap it and enjoy!!

You can also check this recipe Keto Tortillas Zero Crab with Egg White Protein Powder

Labels: Egg White Tortillas, Crepes, International Cuisine, Keto, Wraps, Low Carb, Homemade, Sunday Funday, Strawberry, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Chicken 

• Cherry Clafoutis by Amy's Cooking Adventures 
• Coconut Dried Cherry Overnight Coffee Cake by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
• Egg White Crêpe/Tortillas & A Chicken Strawberry Wrap by Sneha's Recipes 
• Fruit Tartlets by Mayuri's Jikoni 
• Grilled Chicken Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette by A Day In The Life On The Farm 
• Lemon Raspberry Coconut Cake by Cook with Renu
• Real Maraschino Cherries by Culinary Cam
• MINT POSSET WITH STRAWBERRY SAUCE by Pandemonium Noshery