Fabulous Fruit Torte

Makes this much

Ingredients

• 6, ½–¾ inch Slices of fresh ripe pineapple
• 1 cup each black berries, strawberries,
• Zest of 1 Organic Orange or Lemon…
  And the freshly squeezed juice, if desired
• 6–8 Sprigs of fresh mint
• Cinnamon and or Cardamom

Directions

1Place a slice of pineapple in the center of each of six plates.

2Artfully arrange the berries over each slice of pineapple and top with a little drizzle of the fruit juice if using.

3Place lemon or orange rind in the center of the torte.

4Sprinkle with cinnamon or cardamom and garnish with the fresh mint.

This is fabulous as is or can be topped with a spoonful of honey-sweetened yogurt, maple scented whip cream or this fabulous vegan Cashew Crème. Recipe below.

Cashew Crème

Makes approx 1½ cups (Not shown in photo)

This is so easy, nutritious and delicious—A Wow and great alternative for Vegan diets.

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashew pieces* soaked for 3–5 hours, drain
• ½ cup coconut or vanilla soymilk+ (or more if needed)
• 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey, or to taste
• 1 tsp vanilla extract or dark rum
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Cardamom or cinnamon, To garnish if desired

Directions

1Process or blend all of the ingredients till well combined and creamy.

2Transfer to a glass bowl, refrigerate for at least 60 minutes. Use as a replacement for whipped cream.