Raw Persimmon Pudding

Persimmon Pudding

Since persimmons are in the grocery stores right now, I decided to repost this recipe from this blog's archives.

You can make a fast, easy, and deliciously thick green smoothie pudding - OR - you can leave out the celery to make a quick fruity pudding!

Raw Persimmon Pudding
Makes 3-4 servings

1 persimmon

1 banana
4 very large strawberries (I used frozen)

2-3 stalks wild celery, with leaves

(I used regular celery, but I love using wild celery which is more nutritious and tastier)

• Remove and discard the top and seed from persimmon
• Blend together persimmon and banana in a blender
• Add strawberries to blender (If using a Vitamix you may want to use the tamber)
• Omitting water thickens a green smoothie into a pudding
• When fruit is mixed thoroughly, add celery, one stalk at a time, blending untill smooth
• Pour into dessert dishes - Fast, Easy and Delish!

Raw Date Nut Torte

This recipe comes courtesy of Alissa Cohen. It is fast and easy to put together and tastes divine! Only made 1/2 of the recipe, just to get a better picture for you!

Raw Date Nut Torte

Date Nut Torte

Base of Torte
2 cups raisins
2 cups walnuts

• In a food processor, combine raisins and walnuts and blend until well blended and moist
• This will take a few minutes and you may see it forming a ball
• Make sure the raisins come out looking like a fudgey mixture and are not still grainy
• Remove from food processor and mould onto a plate in a round circle about 1-1/2" thick  

Frosting
1 cup dates, pitted and soaked
1/2 lemon, juiced 

• In a food processor, combine dates and lemon juice until smooth and creamy
• Spread the frosting on top of the torte
• If you want a firmer texture that will be easier to slice, refrigerate the torte for a few hours