No Bake Strawberry Couscous Cake Recipe

This vibrant and refreshing No-Bake Strawberry Couscous Cake is a delightful twist on classic strawberry shortcake! Featured in our February/March 2010 newsletter and submitted by healthy eating specialist Mary Olivar of Whole Foods Market, this easy recipe requires no oven and delivers incredible flavor. Sweet couscous forms the base, topped with juicy strawberries and a luscious kudzu glaze. Perfect for a summer dessert or a light yet satisfying treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 126.6 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for No Bake Strawberry Couscous Cake

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How to Make No Bake Strawberry Couscous Cake

  1. **Cake:**
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup couscous, ½ cup amasake, ½ cup water, ¼ cup strawberry juice, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 10-12 minutes, or until the couscous is fully swollen and soft. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the couscous mixture into an 8x8 inch baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. **Topping:**
  7. Arrange fresh strawberries artfully over the couscous cake.
  8. In a small saucepan, whisk together 2 tablespoons kudzu powder and ¼ cup strawberry juice until smooth.
  9. Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a glaze-like consistency (about 2-3 minutes).
  10. Remove from heat and stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
  11. Gently pour the glaze over the strawberries and cake.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g