Vegan Custard with Stewed Fruits + Coco-Berry Granola

Preparation time: 25 mins
Serves: 6 

Who says you have to miss out on custard when you go plant-based? Not us, that's for sure! I'm not going to lie; when we first transitioned to a plant-based diet, we thought many of our 'favourites' would be off-limits. How wrong we were! This dessert is so delicious; it even made its way onto our family Christmas lunch menu! Tart stewed seasonal fruits, silky smooth custard, and crunchy Coco-Berry Granola – what a combo!

CUSTARD

• 2 cups soy milk
• 4 tbsp white sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• Pinch sea salt
• 1/4 cup corn flour
• 1/4 cup water
• Pinch turmeric

STEWED FRUIT

• 500g seasonal stone fruits
• 1 tbsp apple juice
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar

METHOD

CUSTARD

1. In a small saucepan, combine soy milk, vanilla, salt, and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together cornflour and water.
3. Add the cornflour mixture to the saucepan and place it on medium heat on your stovetop. Stir in lemon juice.
4. Gently bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat.
5. Continuously whisk until the custard thickens, then remove from heat.
6. For a yellow colour, add a tiny pinch of turmeric (optional).

STEWED FRUIT

1. Halve and remove the pits from the stone fruits.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the stone fruits, apple juice, and coconut sugar.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until the fruit is soft.

ASSEMBLY

1. In serving bowls, add half a cup of  Coco-Berry Granola, a generous amount of the stewed fruit, and a dollop of custard.
2. Mix (optional) and enjoy!