Roasted Peach Parfait with Gingerbread Granola
Preparation 20 Minutes
Cook 15 Minutes
Serves 4
Method
For the granola
Preheat the oven to 180℃.
In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon until all well combined.
Spread the mixture across 2 large baking trays lined with baking paper. Place into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, tossing the granola after 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and allow granola to cool completely before storing in airtight containers, or jars.
Notes
Granola will store in an airtight container or jar for up to 2 weeks.
For the Peaches
Preheat the oven to 180℃.
Place peach quarters into a baking dish, sprinkle over the coconut sugar, ginger and drizzle over the vanilla and lemon juice. Toss gently, then place into the oven for 15 minutes, or until just tender.
Meanwhile, make the Mascarpone Cream. Place the cream into a stand mixer and whip for until fluffy and stiff peaks form. Add the mascarpone and whip again until combined. Add in the sugar and whip again.
To assemble Parfaits, layer the Marscapone Cream and Roasted Peaches. Garnish with the Gingerbread Granola and coconut flakes. Repeat for another layer.
Ingredients
For the Granola
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup (110g) Sunbeam Australian Macadamia Halves
1 cup (150g) Sunbeam Australian Natural Cashews
½ cup (75g) Sunbeam Australian Blanched Almonds
¾ cup (140g) Sunbeam Sultanas
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon sea salt
⅓ cup melted coconut oil
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup coconut flakes, toasted
Roasted Peaches
3 peaches, stone removed and sliced into quarters
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Mascarpone Whipped Cream
¼ cup mascarpone cream
¾ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons icing sugar
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