Chef AJ
Chef AJ has been devoted to a plant-exclusive diet for over 44 years. She is the host of the television series Healthy Living with CHEF AJ airing on Foody TV. A chef, culinary instructor, and professional speaker, she is author of Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight and the best-selling books The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss and Own Your Health. Chef AJ was the executive pastry chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles where she was famous for her sugar-, oil-, salt- and gluten-free desserts. She is the host of YouTube show Chef AJ Live. She is proud to say that her IQ is higher than her cholesterol. In 2018 she was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. Find her on Instagram and Twitter.
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Pretty but didn’t set up after 24 hours and was very messy to try and serve. Disappointed when it’s quite expensive and takes so long to make. The crust did taste quite good, so I’ll save the recipe to make the crust for something different.
I made the mango filling but used a nut/date crust. Overall I would say this is an ok recipe but nothing mind-blowing. I used fresh mangos (no frozen ones around here) and it’s very labor-intensive plus expensive. It makes a LOT of filling. My mango puree did not fully set so I froze it, and I didn’t really enjoy the frozen texture of this. If I were to make it again I would make half of the puree and use it as a mousse or pudding to go along with some granola.
Would love to make this, but my daughter is allergic to cashews, what can I substitute with to keep the consistency and flavor similar?
Do we need to soak the cashews?
My husband is also allergic to cashews. I have found that sunflower seeds can be substituted for cashews. They work well although the result is not quite as rich.
Live mango and lime, and this looks so tasty. I’m allergic to oats and cashews, but maybe I’ll make it for hubby. I could eat the filling if I thickened it with Agar or arrowroot. Hmmmm, maybe I’ll try
Can you use something instead of mangoes?
Delicious BUT mine did not set up so it was a bit messy to serve. Tasted great! I would make again and would use the crust recipe as a base for other fillings as well.
Hi, I’m not able to access dried mangoes fir thus recipe, what can I substitute so that the revive still tastes amazing? I really want to make this ASAP. Thank-you!
I used dried apricots
Maybe dried apricots
can you freeze this?
Delicious! We love it! Sweet but not too sweet.
Wow
The mango filling is very good.
Do the cashews need to be soaked?
Have a cashew allergy. Is there an alternative? Love Mangos!
Maybe a dumb question, but what is the serving size?
This was easy to make and very delicious!
I made this for a Memorial Day party. The only change I made was adding some almond extract to the crust. This is by far One of the best the desserts I have ever made. The crowds went wild for it both vegans and non-vegans. I will definitely happy making this often through the summer
Why not just use oat flour?
Whether you purchase oat flour or make your own, we hope you enjoy the tart, Marie!
What can I substitute for the cashews? Would white beans or tofu work?
What about using fresh mangoes can it be done with fresh mangoes. I have a lot hanging on my trees.
You can use fresh, Shannon!
Why use dried mangoes instead of fresh?
My guess is that it adds sweetness without darkening the filling like dates would.
What causes the filling to set up?
The cashews thicken it.
I’m allergic to mangoes, sadly, Anyone try a different fruit?
I’m thinking of trying it with frozen strawberries!
Try peaches. I am allergic to mangoes as well.
Hi, how about frozen cherries?
Made this and it was delicious and highly nutritious. Catered for everybody: vegans, coeliacs and those ho eat plant based foods. Thank you.
Mother’s Day
I wish the recipes came with nutrition info. Especially the number of carbs. I’m a diabetic WFPBD girl.
The crust is meh, but the filling is amazing! The second and third time I made this, I only made the filling and served it as a mango mousse. It was received very well by my non-vegan family as a Christmas dessert. Rich and creamy, sweet but a little tart from the limes.
I haven’t tried this recipe yet, but was worried that the crust wouldn’t been very good. Have you ever tried a hazelnut crust? Several recipes online. 🙂