Peaches & Cream Torte
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But back to the torte - I really hope you enjoy the recipe! It is a beautiful, summery dessert that is quick to make, and that will please even your more traditional relatives. No more need to be tempted by non-primal desserts when company is over. Treat them to this, and enjoy some yourself!
This torte is also an homage to a song called Peaches and Cream by one of my favourite bands, the John Butler Trio. The song is dedicated to John's daughter and wife, and every time I hear it, it fills my heart with love to hear this man singing with such passion about his family. Recently, the band performed in Calgary, and one of my close friends had the pleasure of being there. Myself, since I was not able to attend, instead felt inspired to bake! This is the result.
So, my dears, please cut yourself a mental slice of this lovely torte, and raise it - to new beginnings for us all.
Love,
Varya
TIME: 1 hr+ cool time
YIELD: Serves 8
INGREDIENTS:
Torte:
1/2cup organic coconut flour
6 free range eggs
1/2 cup melted organic/grassfed cultured butter, unsalted
1/2 cup local raw honey
1 tsp ground vanilla bean
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp lime rind
2 tbsp organic whole whipping cream
1 cup chopped local peaches (approx 1.5-2 peaches)
dash sea salt
Icing:
1 cup whole organic whipping cream, whipped
1/4 tsp ground vanilla bean
2 tsp honey
2 peaches, cut into slivers
rind of 1 lime
PROCESS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. In a large bowl, mix coconut flour, eggs (I recommend cracking them in a separate bowl before adding), 1/2 cup honey, 1 tsp vanilla, salt, baking soda, and 2 tbsp cream. Melt butter in a pan, and then add to bowl. Mix using a hand mixer thoroughly.
3. Prepare lime rind, and using a spoon stir it into the mixture.
4. Chop peaches, yielding 1 cup. Using a large spoon, add to batter.
5. Using a spring board 8 inch pan, grease the bottom and sides with coconut oil. Then cut parchment paper in a sphere to fit the bottom. Place on the bottom, the grease paper with a bit of coconut oil.
6. Pour batter into pan, smooth out surface evenly, and place in oven on the bottom rack for 35-40 min, depending on the oven. Keep an eye on it and use a toothpick to check progress. The torte will be a nice caramel colour when done.
7. Remove from oven, and let cool, then place in the fridge (overnight is good).
8. When ready for serving, whip 1 cup whipping cream, 2 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp ground vanilla in a bowl. Spoon onto torte, and smooth decoratively.
9. Slice peaches, and arrange nicely on top of the whipped cream. Grate the rind of one lime directly over the torte.
10. Serve!
