Roasted Strawberry Coconut Cream Parfait

Strawberry season is here and I am trying to find creative ways for my family to eat strawberries. Roasting fruit brings out its flavor and berries are no exception. Roast strawberries with some natural sugar and you have a treat in itself. Top this with some whipped cream and you have a super yummy treat. Add some toasted coconut and you have a decadent gourmet dessert.

Ingredients

1lb strawberries (cut into 4 pieces)

2 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar (divided)

1 can/cup coconut cream

2 tbsp coconut flakes

Directions

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Toss cut berries with 1 tbsp of sugar and bake for 10 -12 minutes. Berries will get soft and start bursting with juice. Take out of the oven and cool berries and juice.

Drain the watery part of the coconut cream if using canned cream. Beat the thick part with 1 tbsp of sugar.

Layer coconut cream and berries into jars. Lightly toast coconut flakes and top the parfaits!

NOTE

Swap the coconut cream with cream or yogurt if you want for a non vegan version.