Raw Chocolate Orange Tart

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This dessert is really decadent and it is hard to believe that is made using healthy ingredients. It is also gluten, dairy and refined sugar free. The recipe below has 2 versions of filling: one using Wild Orange Essential Oil, and one using fresh oranges (zest and juice). If you can’t get enough of that classic combination of chocolate and orange you will love this raw tart recipe.

Ingredients

Crust

• 3/4 cup macadamias
• 1/4 cup pitted dates
• 1/8 cup cacao powder

Filling (if using oranges)

• 1 cup macadamias
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup cacao powder
• 1 large orange juiced (approx. ½ cup)
• 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 avocado

Filling (if using Wild Orange Essential Oil)

• 1 cup macadamias
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup cacao powder
• 1 avocado
• 2-3 drops Wild Orange Essential Oil (food grade only)

Topping Options

• Dark Chocolate, grated

Instructions

Crust

1. Process the crust ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender until it resembles fine crumbs and sticks together when pressed.
2. Halve mixture and place into 2 small tart pans (you may want to line them with cling wrap) and press down to form the base.
3. Place in the freezer to set overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours.

Filling

1. Place ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until the mixture is nice and smooth.
2. Pour on top of the bases and place in freezer to set for 2 hours. Then add your preferred topping and serve.

Notes

I recommend storing in the refrigerator to maintain the consistency of the filling.