NO-CREAM STRAWBERRY CUSTARD

7 tablespoons arrowroot powder
2 cups apple-strawberry juice
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries

In food processor or blender, puree arrowroot, juice, tahini, maple syrup and vanilla. Pour into medium saucepan over medium heat; cook, whisking constantly, 20 minutes or until thick.

Line 4 (1/2 cup) custard cups with sliced strawberries, reserving any extra for garnish. Pour custard into prepared cups, then chill overnight to firm. Serve cold.

Servings: 4
Source: Minneapolis Star and Tribune, May 1999