Description
This mint chocolate tart has an almond flour shortbread crust that's topped with a rich, creamy mint chocolate filling. This holiday dessert is paleo, vegan and easily made keto.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/4 cups blanched almond flour (117g)
- 2 Tbsp coconut flour (14g)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 1 cup coconut cream*
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond butter
- 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips (about 40z)
- 1/2 Tbsp peppermint flavoring**
Toppings (optional)
- shredded coconut
- bee pollen
- fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Line a 6" round springform pan with parchment (or foil). Set aside.
- For the Crust: combine the almond flour, coconut flour and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix in the coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Firmly press the crust into the springform pan.
- For the Filling: melt the chocolate chips and coconut cream in a small saucepan, over low heat. Stir frequently until the chocolate chips are fully melted. Remove the saucepan from the heat and mix in the almond butter and peppermint flavoring. Pour the filling over crust.
- Toppings: you can add the toppings before or after the filling has set. I did mine before, but doing it just before serving will provide a "fresher" look.
- Chill: place the tart in the fridge overnight to set, or for at least 4 hours.
- Cut and Serve: once the filling has set, cut the tart to desired size and serve! This mint chocolate tart is very rich, so small slices are the perfect serving size.
Notes
*Use just the thick white cream from a can of full fat coconut cream/milk. I like Whole Foods organic coconut cream. One 13.5 oz can should produce approximately 1 cup. If you're using a canned full fat coconut milk, you may need 2 cans instead of one. Also, if the cream has not separated from the milk, then place the can in the fridge overnight.
**You will need to adjust the quantity of peppermint if you're using an extract/oil instead of the peppermint flavoring. Extract is much stronger, so start with just a drop or two. For an even more minty flavor, use mint chocolate instead of plain.