Cacao Coconut Ganache Tart
Desserts, we all love them. They are a big part of the connection between celebration and food. They are also one of the most nutritionally deficient “food” we eat. Think about what goes into a traditional chocolate ganache tart. The filling is dark chocolate and heavy cream. The crust? Artery clogging butter and white flour. Compare that to a tart made from anti oxidant full cacao powder, low glycemic agave and coconut oil with a coconut and almond crust. Huge difference in ingredients. That said, don’t try to convince yourself that this can replace your green smoothies. It is still dessert, just a much healthier version!
Chocolate (Cacao) Coconut Ganache Tart
MAKES 4-6 SERVINGS
Crust
- 1 cup dried, unsweetened coconut
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup soaked almonds (soak at least 4 hours)
- Combine all ingredients in food processor, pat into two 4″ tart pans and refrigerate.
Filling
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1/2 cup agave
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- Melt coconut oil over hot water or in the dehydrator (if you are using it.
- Whisk together cacao powder, coconut oil and agave.
- Pour into tart shells and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour.
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Kerrin E wrote on February 28, 2011
We put these in the refrigerator over night and the coconut oil solidified, leaving a funny taste. Were we supposed to keep this out?
Susan wrote on February 28, 2011
You need to be really picky about your coconut oil. You want to make sure you get one that doesn’t have a heavy flavor. I usually refrigerate mine and it doesn’t have a strange taste. I am guessing it is the coconut oil you used.
Kerrin E wrote on February 27, 2011
OMG I cannot wait to make these tonight, me, my baby (8 mo pregnant and LOVING chocolate), husband and toddler thank you!!!
nati wrote on November 1, 2009
it looks good. but i didnt understand what makes the cake get this chocolate color and filling….
Susan wrote on November 1, 2009
The Cacao. You can read the post on Raw Chocolate Mousse for a description and more information. 🙂
Winnie wrote on October 21, 2009
Looks amazing- I love coconut and cacao together!
Dalyn wrote on October 16, 2009
I made these, only with dark cocoa powder…too divine for words!!!!!!!!
I linked you on my blog- thanks for the fantastic recipes!
Heather wrote on October 13, 2009
Oh. My. GOODNESS!!! Yum. *drooling all over the keyboard* What a simple recipe, too!