Almond Mocha Parfaits

Almond Mocha Parfaits

By: Antobella C. - Ontario, Canada - 2014 Recipe Contest Submission

“Inspired by my never-ending quest to keep making desserts while living with a gluten allergy. And nothing gives a sweet dish quite the same character as a flavor combination with your favorite coffee!”


This is a user-submitted recipe. It was not made in the kitchens of the Door County Coffee Cafe.

Ingredients

Featured ingredient: Almond Toffee Coffee 10 oz. Bag Ground

For the crust:

    • 2 tbsp coconut flour
    • 1/2 cup almond meal
    • 1 cup liquid egg whites
    • 1/2 cup almond/skim milk
    • 2 tbsp Door County cocoa (find it here!)
    • 2 tbsp Door County Almond Toffee coffee
    • 2-3 tbsp xylitol

For the icing:

    • 1 Cup 2% Greek Yogurt
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 tbsp coconut cream
    • 1 tsp honey

Topping:

    • Whole Almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mix all ingredients for crust.
3. Pour into small baking dish (8x8) and bake 20 minutes.
4. Blend the icing ingredients. Whisk to add airiness.
5. Slice crust into squares.
6. Layer crust squares and icing.
7. Top with almonds.