Fudgy coconut date pudding

This is a variation of the strawberry fool recipe. It doesn’t need extra sweetener, as the dates give a nice flavour plus sweetness.

• 4 fresh dates, chopped
• 250ml (1 cup) coconut cream
• 1-2 Tbs creamed coconut (optional)
• 250ml (1 cup) plain, unsweetened yoghurt (preferably thick) – if you want this to be dairy free, use coconut yoghurt

Chill the coconut cream for a couple of hours. Beat till it starts to get thick, then add the dates and optional creamed coconut. (If the coconut cream has a high coconut content, say 80%, you won’t need extra creamed coconut, though you can still add it. But if it’s lower fat, say 50%, the creamed coconut makes it thicker.) Blend well and keep whipping till the mixture is thick. Stir through the yoghurt and chill for an hour or two before serving.