Indulge in the decadent layers of this Vegan Banoffee Salted Caramel Parfait—a dreamy, plant-based twist on the classic British dessert. With luscious dairy-free cream, sweet ripe bananas, and a rich date-based salted caramel, this parfait is the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and salty. Whether you're treating guests or satisfying your own sweet tooth, this no-bake dessert is easy to assemble and irresistibly delicious. Every spoonful delivers a comforting yet elegant flavor that proves you don’t need dairy to create something truly indulgent.
Ingredients You'll Need:
- Salted Date Caramel Sauce (recipe follows) or Nature's Charm Salted Coconut Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream
- 1 cup Violife Heavy Whipping Cream
- Optional: 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 bananas, sliced about 1/4-inch thick or less
- Garnish: non-dairy chocolate chips or chocolate curls
Instructions:
- Make caramel sauce and set aside.
- In medium bowl, make crème fraiche by whisking together Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream, 1/2 cup non-dairy whipped topping, and optional powdered sugar.
- Divide caramel among bottoms of 4 glasses. Top with 1/4 banana slices, 1/4 crème fraiche, and 1/4 remaining non-dairy whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and serve immediately or reserve garnish, cover and refrigerate, and garnish just before serving.
- Note: if your glass is narrow, you may be able to make two layers of caramel, bananas, and crème fraiche before topping and garnishing.
Salted Date Caramel Sauce
Ingredients You'll Need:
- 1 cup large dates (about 12), covered with water, and simmered or microwaved for 1 to 2 minutes and then allowed to soak until very soft
- Approximately 2/3 cup non-dairy milk (we used regular soymilk)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Optional: 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
Instructions:
- Process all ingredients together in food processor, scraping down sides as necessary, until very thick and creamy.
- Adjust amount of soymilk to create the consistency you desire.
Credit: Tofutti and The Blooming Platter.
