🌸 Cauliflower Coconut Pudding with Raspberry Sauce

This recipe is an inventive take on dessert that feels indulgent but is secretly packed with good-for-you ingredients. This pudding works because:

✅ 1. Cauliflower as a Neutral Base

• Why it works: Cooked cauliflower has a mild, neutral flavour that disappears when blended with other ingredients.

• It adds creaminess and volume without overpowering taste.

• Plus, it’s low in calories and carbs, making the pudding nutrient-dense and light.

✅ 2. Coconut Cream Adds Richness

• Why it works: Coconut cream is thick and lush, providing the fat content that makes the pudding rich and satisfying.

• It complements the cauliflower by masking any vegetal notes, creating a velvety mouth feel.

✅ 3. Sweetener + Vanilla for Flavour Balance

• Stevia (or your chosen sweetener) and vanilla work together to:

  • Mask any remaining “cauliflower” taste

  • Add classic dessert flavours

  • Keep the pudding refined sugar-free

✅ 4. Rose water for Flavour Boost

• Rose water adds an exotic twist.

✅ 4. Agar Agar for Structure

• Agar agar is a plant-based gelling agent (derived from seaweed) that creates a smooth, firm texture similar to panna cotta.

• Unlike gelatine, it sets at room temperature and holds its shape well, even when cold.

✅ 5. The Perfect Halal Beauty Collagen Powder for Extra Body

• The Perfect Halal Beauty Collagen adds:

  • A slight thickening effect

  • Nutritional benefits (protein, skin/joint health)

  • A smoother texture

✅ 6. Raspberry Sauce for Brightness & Contrast

• The sauce is tart, fruity, and slightly sweet, balancing the creamy, rich pudding.

• Coconut water adds subtle tropical notes, while vanilla and sweetener bring depth.

✅ 7. Garnishes for Texture and Visual Appeal

• Raspberries: Fresh, juicy contrast

• Rose petals: Aromatic, elegant

• Chocolate shavings: Bitterness balances the sweet and creamy base

🌸 Cauliflower Coconut Pudding with Raspberry Sauce

🍮 Pudding Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (200g) cauliflower florets (steamed until soft)

• 1 cup coconut cream

• ¼ cup Stevia-based or any other alternative sweetener

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tsp agar agar powder

• 1 tbsp The Perfect Halal Beauty Collagen Powder Unflavoured

• 1 tsp rose water

🌸 Garnish:

• Fresh raspberries

• Rose petals

• Dark chocolate shavings

🍯 Raspberry Sauce Ingredients

• ½ cup coconut water

• 1 cup frozen raspberries

• ¼ cup stevia-based sweetener or any other alternative sweetener

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Pudding:

1. Steam the cauliflower until very soft (about 8–10 minutes). Drain well.

2. In a blender, combine:

   • Steamed cauliflower

   • Coconut cream

   • Sweetener

   • Vanilla extract

   • Pinch of salt

   • Collagen powder

   • Rose water
     Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

3. In a small saucepan, dissolve agar agar in ¼ cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes until fully dissolved.

4. Immediately stir the hot agar mixture into the cauliflower-coconut mixture while blending or whisking continuously.

5. Pour the pudding mixture into small ramekins or serving glasses.

6. Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours, or until fully set.

2. Make the Raspberry Sauce:

1. In a small saucepan, combine coconut water, frozen raspberries, and sweetener.

2. Simmer on medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until raspberries break down.

3. Stir in vanilla extract.

4. Optional: Strain the sauce through a sieve for a smooth finish or leave it chunky for texture.

5. Let cool before serving.

3. Assemble and Serve:

1. Once the pudding is set, turn the ramekins over to place the pudding on a shallow dessert serving plate. Spoon raspberry sauce at the base or over the top.

2. Garnish with fresh raspberries, rose petals, and chocolate shavings.

3. Serve chilled.