Vegan Chocolate Walnut Torte with Raspberry Coulis – A Decadent Hungarian Dessert Experience!

Allergens

Contains no common allergens unless specified.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) raw walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups (300g) vegan dark chocolate, roughly chopped 1/2 cup (120ml) unsweetened almond milk 1/4 cup (60g) coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup (100g) cane sugar 1 tablespoon (15ml) ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons (45ml) water 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon (3g) sea salt 1 cup (120g) all
• purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon (3g) baking powder For Raspberry Coulis: 2 cups (250g) fresh raspberries, divided 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line an 8 inch (20cm) springform pan with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, pulse walnuts until coarsely chopped. Add dark chocolate and process until well combined.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm almond milk and coconut oil until just melted. Stir in sugar, flaxseed mixture, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Pour this mixture into the food processor with the walnut chocolate mixture and process until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this to the chocolate mixture, processing until just combined. e) Transfer batter to prepared springform pan and bake for 30 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack. f) For the raspberry coulis, blend half of the raspberries with maple syrup, lemon juice, and a pinch of sea salt. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and set aside. Gently heat the remaining fresh raspberries in a saucepan until they release their juices. Stir in the prepared coulis and cook for 2 3 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool. g) Slice the chocolate walnut torte and serve with a dollop of raspberry coulis on top.

Chef’s Insight

This recipe was inspired by traditional Hungarian desserts, which often feature rich chocolate and nutty flavors, elevated with the addition of a tangy fruit coulis to balance the sweetness.

Notes

Feel free to garnish with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a dusting of cocoa powder for an extra touch of elegance For a vegan-friendly dessert, ensure all ingredients used are certified vegan