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Tropical Twilight Paleo Fruit Tartlets

Find the perfect tropical treat with our Paleo-friendly fruit tartlets that combine fresh pineapple, kiwi, mango, and passionfruit atop a coconut and almond flour crust.

Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes - Cook Time: 15-20 minutes - Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Hawaiian, Paleo

Allergens

Tree Nuts (Almonds)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 pineapple, cut into chunks
  • 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
  • 2 mangoes, peeled and sliced
  • 8 passionfruits, halved and scooped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine coconut flour, almond flour, melted coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Press the dough into the bottom of greased or lined muffin tins to form tartlet bases.
  4. Bake for 15 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  5. In a food processor, blend avocado and coconut milk until smooth and creamy.
  6. Spread the avocado mousse onto each cooled tartlet base.
  7. Top with pineapple, kiwi, mango, and passionfruit slices, arranging them in an aesthetically pleasing pattern.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of tropical fruits brings out the natural sweetness of the avocado mousse, making these tartlets a delightful and refreshing treat.

Notes

Be sure to choose ripe but firm fruit for easier slicing and better texture.

Cultural or Historical Background

The Paleo diet focuses on consuming foods that are similar to what our ancestors might have eaten during the Paleolithic period. This recipe adheres to those principles by using coconut and almond flour instead of grains, as well as incorporating fresh fruit for added nutrients.