Raw Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Chocolate, raspberries and ginger are such a heavenly combination. In this gluten-free, raw, and vegan tart recipe cashews combine with cacao powder and cacao butter to create a gorgeous smooth filling. This tart is super decadent and should be enjoyed on special occasions; you choose the most suitable occasion – you can’t go wrong!

Ingredients

Base

• 2 cups nuts (cashews, walnuts or almonds)
• 1 cup coconut flakes
• ½ cup dates, pitted (about 115g)
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons ginger powder
• 2 pinches coarse sea salt

Filling

• 1 cup cashews, soaked in water for 2-8 hours
• ¼ cup nut milk
• ¾ cup fresh raspberries
• ¼ cup 100% pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons cacao powder
• ¼ cup cacao butter
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 pinches coarse sea salt

Instructions

BASE

1. Place nuts in food processor and blend till they become a fine meal.
2. Add coconut flakes and blend till fine.
3. Add cacao, ginger, salt and coconut oil, blend to combine.
4. Add dates last one by one as motor runs, blend till well combined.
5. Line a rectangle tart tin with plastic wrap, then transfer base mixture and press into tin. Use your fingers to press the mixture right into the grooves, take time to get into the scalloped edges for the best end result. Set in freezer.

FILLING

1. Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender with the maple syrup and raspberries. Blend till smooth.
2. Add all other ingredients and blend till combined.
3. Pour mixture over the base and set in the freezer.
4. Decorate with flowers and fresh raspberries to serve, keep in the fridge or freezer.