Are you ready to indulge in a decadent dessert that’s as nourishing as it is delicious? Our raw chocolate tart is the perfect guilt-free treat that combines rich flavours with wholesome ingredients. This recipe highlights the incredible benefits of using cacao powder over traditional cocoa, making it a truly health-conscious choice for chocolate lovers.
Unlike cocoa, which is processed at high temperatures and often contains added sugars and fats, raw cacao powder is made from cold-pressed un-roasted cacao beans. This minimal processing preserves its nutritional integrity, ensuring that you get a potent dose of antioxidants, magnesium, iron, and fibre. These nutrients not only support heart health and improve cognitive function but also boost mood and energy levels.
By using raw cacao powder in our chocolate tart, we harness these health benefits while creating a dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising your wellness goals. So, let’s dive into this delicious and nutritious recipe shared by our breakfast cook, Catherine and discover how simple ingredients can transform into a dessert that’s both indulgent and beneficial for your body.
No Bake Chocolate Tart
Ingredients
Base:
- 1 cup cashews (soaked)
- ¾ cup almond meal
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 2½ tbs cacao powder
- 6 pitted dates
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 1½ cup cashews (soaked)
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup cacao powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbs coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Handful Rose petals
Method
- Combine all base ingredients; cashews, almond meal, coconut oil, cacao powder, dates and salt in a processor and blitz until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into a baking tray.
- Refrigerate base while you prepare the filling.
- Combine all filling ingredients; cashew, coconut milk, cacao powder, maple syrup, coconut oil and salt in a processor and blitz until creamy and smooth.
- Spread the filling evenly on top of the base layer.
- Sprinkle with rose petals for garnish
- Refrigerate until set. Approximately 1 hour.
- Slice to serve.