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Vegan Strawberries and Cream Bruschetta

June 12, 2015 3 Comments

Vegan strawberry bruschetta

Have you ever played the Post-it game? Everyone gets a Post-it stuck to their forehead with the name of someone famous–real or fictional–and then you take turns asking yes or no questions to figure out who you are. The first person to guess wins. I once witnessed a friend get it in three questions (“Am I an animal?” Yes. “Am I pig?” Yes. “Am I Miss Piggy?”)

I on the other hand, am terrible at the game. It’s like as soon as the Post-it hits my face I suffer a major memory lapse and can’t recall the name of a single celebrity, politician, or TV character.

This happened most spectacularly several summers ago, when I was given Strawberry Shortcake, the rag doll with the puffy pink hat. You guys, I could. not. get. it. Even though, as a child of the 80s, I played with her all the time as a little girl. Even though my babysitter’s daughter had a Strawberry Shortcake-themed bedroom, of which I was immensely jealous.

Vegan strawberries and cream bruschetta

It got ugly. People left the table to refill their drinks and hang out by the pool. In the end, I wailed “I just don’t know who I am!” and forfeited.

I’m still vaguely amazed that I couldn’t figure it out. Not only because Strawberry Shortcake, the doll, was a major fixture of my childhood, but also because strawberry shortcake, the food, is one of my favorite desserts. I make it at least a few times every summer.

That said, this year I decided to change things up a bit. My friend Christine recently mentioned some delicious-sounding strawberry bruschetta, and I thought, yes! But what about strawberries and cream bruschetta?

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This is an easy, breezy recipe that I promise you will make again and again. Chopped ripe strawberries are tossed with brown sugar and balsamic. While they’re luxuriating, toast up some baguette slices and slather them with a make-ahead lemon cashew cream. Top the toasts with the strawberries and shower them with fresh basil.

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Pour yourself a glass of lemonade and dig in!

PS: Ina’s Apple Chutney and Broccoli Salad with Avocado and Pistachios.

Vegan strawberry bruschetta
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Vegan Strawberries and Cream Bruschetta

A simple berry appetizer with vegan lemon cashew cream. You must soak the cashews overnight, so plan ahead.
Servings 4
Author Turnip the Oven

Ingredients

For the lemon cashew cream

  • 1 cup whole unsalted cashews
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

For the bruschetta

  • 2 cups chopped strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 small baguette
  • Chopped fresh basil
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. To make the cashew cream: put the cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak at room temperature overnight. The next day, drain the cashews and put them in a blender. Add 1/2 cup fresh water, the lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until creamy and completely smooth. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled. The cashew cream can be made up to three days ahead.
  2. To make the bruschetta: combine the strawberries, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl and toss to coat. Set aside to macerate for at least 30 minutes. Slice the baguette on the diagonal and toast.
  3. Spread the baguette toasts with some of the cashew cream. Use a slotted spoon to top with the strawberries. Sprinkle with the basil and season with black pepper. Drizzle with some of the leftover balsamic juices.

Recipe Notes

To reverse engineer this and make it not vegan, substitute ricotta for the cashew cream and stir in a little bit of lemon zest.

Creamy, delicious strawberry bruschetta toasts made light, healthy and vegan with cashew cream. This recipe is so easy and elegant, perfect for any spring or summer meal!

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Comments

  1. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    June 12, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Lucy, this strawberries and cream is so creative and looks delicious! I’m not a vegan, but I love this and your pictures are beautiful!

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  2. Ali @ Home & Plate says

    August 19, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    This is the perfect appetizer to celebrate the end of summer. Sweet and creamy!. Delish!

    Reply
  3. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says

    November 17, 2015 at 7:43 am

    These sound incredible! I’ve played a similar game in an improv class. We call it Famous People Dance party but the difference is you have to guess who you are by the way people treat you. You can ask a few questions but it’s all in the behavior. I would NEVER give a student Strawberry Shrotcake. That would be IMPOSSIBLE to guess 😉

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