Celestial Chocolate Truffle Tart

Celestial Chocolate Truffle Tart

This article provides a delicious and easy vegan chocolate truffle tart recipe that combines silky ganache with an almond flour crust, served with coconut cream. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking to indulge without compromising on taste or ethics.

Time: Prep: 25 minutes - Cook: 15 minutes - Total: 40 minutes + chilling time
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Vegan, Dessert

Allergens

Nuts (almond)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 8 oz vegan dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and sea salt. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
  5. In a saucepan, heat coconut cream and almond milk until just below boiling.
  6. Pour the heated mixture over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for a minute, then stir gently until smooth and glossy.
  7. Stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Pour the ganache into the cooled tart shell, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  9. Chill the tart in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.
  10. Dust the top of the tart with unsweetened cocoa powder just before serving.
  11. Serve each slice with a dollop of coconut cream on the side.

Chef’s Insight

The key to a perfect ganache is using high-quality chocolate and ensuring it is fully melted before mixing with the heated cream mixture.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are vegan-friendly. - Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer taste.

Cultural or Historical Background

Chocolate truffle tarts have been popular since the early 20th century, when Belgian pastry chefs first introduced them. The addition of almond flour gives this vegan version a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that pays homage to traditional recipes.