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Healthy Chocolate Tart

This healthy chocolate tart is decadent and rich, but made with wholesome ingredients. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8 slices
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom
  • 1 Food Processor
  • 1 Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1.5 cup almond flour
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 0.25 cup coconut oil melted
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • salt Pinch

Filling

  • 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk refrigerated overnight
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips 70% cacao or higher
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • salt Pinch

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a food processor, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Pulse until a dough forms.
    1.5 cup almond flour, 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 0.25 cup maple syrup, 0.25 cup coconut oil, 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract, salt
  • Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Prick the bottom with a fork.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is set. Let cool completely.
  • Scoop out the thick coconut cream from the top of the refrigerated coconut milk can, leaving the watery liquid behind. You should get about 1 cup of thick cream.
  • In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (or in the microwave in 30-second intervals), melt the dark chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
    13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
  • Remove from heat and stir in the coconut cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
    1 cup dark chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is firm.
  • Remove the tart from the pan and slice. Enjoy!

Notes

For a richer flavor, use high-quality dark chocolate. You can also add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before refrigerating.