Black Forest Chia Tart
A vegan friendly dessert that knock everyones socks off!
Prep Time5 hrs
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time5 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12
Author: Lisa@mummymade.it
Chocolate Base
- 1 1/3 Cup Dates
- 1 Cup Nuts Walnuts, Pecans, Macadamias
- 3 Tablespoons Cocoa
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- Optional
- 2 teaspoons Maple Syrup
Chocolate Chia Pudding
- 1 Cup Coconut Cream the thickened part of the can of coconut cream/milk left in the fridge overnight
- 1 1/2 Cups Milk of choice
- 4 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 5 Tablespoons Cocoa
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Cup Black Chia Seeds
Coconut Whipped Cream
- 1 Cup Coconut Cream (remove the lid from a tin of coconut cream/milk and place in the fridge overnight. Remove and use the thickened cream discarding the watery remains
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 teaspoons Maple Syrup
Cherry Coulis
- 200 grams Cherries piped and halved(fresh or frozen)
- 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Water
Chocolate Tart Base
Place all the ingredients into a blender and process until the dates and nuts have broken down and are well combined. If required at 1-2 teaspoons of water to help the mixture come together.
If your food processor is not strong enough soak the dates in hot water first for 20 minutes before draining and then processing.
Line and grease a 20cm/8 inch springform cake tin. Press the chocolate tart base mixture into the base of the cake tin.
Chocolate Pudding
Place all the ingredients (except for the chocolate chips) in a blender and mix until smooth. Alternatively this can be done with a hand blender. (If you have neither of these you can use a hand whisk and combine the ingredient. The resultant pudding will not be as smooth but will still taste delicious).
Pour the chocolate pudding over the tart base and out in the fridge for at least 4 hours to set.
Coconut Whipped Cream
Palace the thickened cream, vanilla and maple syrup in the bowl of a kitchen stand mixture and whisk in high until thickened. This may take up to 5 minutes.
Place the cream in the fridge to thicken further before using if it has not thickened enough.
When ready, spread the cream over the set chocolate pudding.
Cherry Coulis
Place the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to the boil over a medium heat.
Reduce the heat and cook for 8 minutes, or until the cherry coulis has thickened. Allow to cool completely before placing on top of the whipped coconut cream.
Serve.