plant-based dessert Archives

grilled balsamic strawberries with whipped vanilla cashew pudding

by Jackie Newgent | July 19, 2026 | 1 Comment

So, this might be my favorite way to eat strawberries right now! In my grilled balsamic strawberries with whipped vanilla cashew pudding dessert, I take peak-season berries and give them a deserving upgrade. They’re tossed in balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and agave or coconut nectar, then grilled until they’re jammy and caramelized. Then they get spooned over a dreamy, creamy whipped vanilla cashew pudding that’s sooo creamy you’ll think there must be lots of rich dairy in it (spoiler: there isn’t any). It somehow feels indulgent and refreshing at the same time … sweet, tangy, warm, and cool, all in one bite.

chocolate tahini fudge with sea salt

by Jackie Newgent | May 22, 2024 | 1 Comment

holding one piece of chocolate tahini fudge

I adore tahini, chocolate, and sea salt. So, I put them all together here to create a halva-inspired fudge. It provides a just-right amount of sweetness for an anytime treat. As a bonus, this chocolate tahini fudge with sea salt recipe is simple to make.

vanilla aquafaba whipped cream

by Jackie Newgent | January 17, 2024 | 6 Comments

whipped cream in a pink bowl with desserts in the background

I’m a big fan of this vegan vanilla aquafaba whipped cream. This fluffy stuff is kind of like a cross between whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, and meringue. It’s not a superfood, but it is super yum. Whenever I have remaining chickpea canned liquid (which is often, since I make hummus more than most humans), I love finding a good use for it. This is my favorite obsession to make with the liquid (aquafaba) when I need something sweet!

overnight creamy cashew chocolate shake

by Jackie Newgent | July 24, 2023 | 1 Comment

One of my not-so-guilty pleasures is a chocolate shake. I love to do a dairy-free version so it fits best with my plant-based eating approach. Though I make shakes many ways, this overnight creamy cashew chocolate shake is my new favorite. And let’s face it … anything chilly is welcome in our way-too-hot summer that we’re having right now. Luckily, there’s no “giving up” scrumptiousness, creaminess, or anything else with this shake recipe. It’s one of my answers for the definition of “yum!”

no-cook plant-based cocoa mousse

by Jackie Newgent | March 28, 2023 | 5 Comments

If you want a really chocolatey dessert (or snack) that makes you feel really healthy, this no-cook plant-based cocoa mousse is my favorite pick right now. It’s based on chickpeas which provide so much nutritional goodness along with velvety creaminess. And the sweetness in this mousse is from dates—making it a no-sugar-added treat. The result is 100% yum.