Name: Cashew and honey ‘panna cotta’ with poached pears
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Poached pears; 2 pears, peeled and thickly sliced; 3 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; juice of 1/2 lemon; Cashew and honey 'panna cotta'; 1 1/2 cup cashews; 2 cup coconut cream; zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup melted coconut oil; 3 tablespoon honey; coconut flakes, to garnish

Ingredients

Poached pears

2 pears, peeled and thickly sliced

3 tablespoon honey

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

juice of 1/2 lemon

Cashew and honey 'panna cotta'

1 1/2 cup cashews

2 cup coconut cream

zest and juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup melted coconut oil

3 tablespoon honey

coconut flakes, to garnish

Method

1.To poach pears, add all ingredients to a small saucepan over medium heat and cover with water. Bring to a gentle boil then simmer for 20-25 minutes or until all the liquid has evaporated and the pears are in a lovely sweet syrup.

2.To prepare panna cottas, place all ingredients (except coconut flakes) in a high-powered food processor or blender. Process until smooth, then spoon into small glasses, jars or bowls.

3.Top with poached pear and syrup and a sprinkle of coconut flakes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. If making a day ahead, add pear, syrup and coconut flakes just before serving.

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