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Simple Tapioca Vanilla Custard

Serves 4.

½ cup raw cashews

1 ½ cups water

½ cup maple syrup (amount can be reduced to taste)

½ teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon alcohol free vanilla extract

1 ½ Tablespoons instant (minute) tapioca (I use Let’s Do Organic brand Granulated Tapioca)

Place the cashews in a blender or food processor and process until powdered.  Add water and process again until mixture becomes a smooth, milk like consistency.  Add the maple syrup, sea salt, and vanilla.  Process until well blended.

Pour cashew mixture into a medium saucepan, add tapioca, and whisk to blend.  Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, constantly stirring with a whisk.  Reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened and the tapioca balls look transparent.

Pour into ramekins and refrigerate until cool.  Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.

Enjoy!