Passionate Portland vegan baker Ruby Steele thinks desserts are the centre of any celebration. Her vegan dairy-free desserts are evidence that you can produce decadent, crowd-pleasing delicacies without using animal ingredients.
Ruby adds, “People often think vegan desserts are boring or bland; but, I’m here to show how creative and delicious they can be.” Chocolate avocado mousse, coconut cream pies, and lemon tarts based on almond flour are her go-to special occasion dishes.
A showpiece is Ruby’s chocolate avocado mousse. “Avocados give a silky texture; you wouldn’t guess it’s dairy-free,” she says. The recipe calls for ripe avocados, unsweeteled chocolate powder, maple syrup, and a little vanilla.
After blending everything, you have in minutes a creamy dessert ready.
Ruby’s coconut cream pie is absolutely must-try for anyone looking for a tropical take. Made with crushed vegan cookies and coconut oil, the crust aptly accentuates the creamy filling of coconut milk and tapioca starch.
Ruby exhorts everyone to play about in the kitchen. “Special events call for gorgeous and environmentally friendly desserts,” she says. Her recipes will wow whether your level of experience with baking is advanced or new.
