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January 22, 2012

Easy Dessert Canapés

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Basil, Kumquat and Blueberry Canapés

Kumquats are an intensely sour and delicious winter fruit. They can be eaten in their raw form, but also pair well with other components containing a good amount of fat, which helps balance out the acidity level. Here I’ve pulverized raw kumquats—skin, insides, seeds and all—and blended with some fresh basil and a rich vegan cream cheese to create a tart filling that is subtly sour, slightly savory and decadently rich.

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Basil, Kumquat and Blueberry Canapés

BASIL, KUMQUAT AND BLUEBERRY CANAPÉS


  • Author: olivesfordinner.com
  • Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 10–15 firm kumquats, halved
  • 2 ounces Tofutti cream cheese
  • 1 tsp palm sugar
  • 2 TB fresh basil, finely chopped
  • dash of salt
  • one package of frozen phyllo cups (usually vegan, but double-check the label)
  • handful of fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Place the kumquats into a food processor or blender, and pulverize. Add in the next four ingredients and blend again until well combined. Place in the refrigerator for about an hour.
  2. Prepare the phyllo cups according to the directions on the box, and let cool completely.
  3. Fill with the kumquat mixture and top with a fresh blueberry.

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  1. Caitlin says

    January 23, 2012 at 2:48 am

    i love how you pulverized the entire kumquat! i've never had a kumquat before but i really need to try one asap! your little canapes look so refined and sound like something that would be made on top chef!

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  2. Lisa is Raw on $10 a Day (or less!) says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:29 am

    gorgeous!

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  3. erinwyso says

    January 23, 2012 at 10:47 am

    thanks Caitlin! I'm so in love with kumquats right now — they only seem to be available for a short time around here though, so I'm trying to use them as much as possible!

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  4. erinwyso says

    January 23, 2012 at 10:48 am

    thanks Lisa! : )

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  5. VeganLinda says

    January 24, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Love kumquats! I must make these.

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