How to Make the Tart Crust
This vegan tart crust is made with hazelnuts, and when it’s paired with the rich chocolate filling, it almost tastes like Nutella. To prepare it, you’ll first need to pulse the hazelnuts into a coarse meal.
Next, you’ll add in the rest of the crust ingredients, including rolled oats, maple syrup, and coconut oil, and process them together until the dough sticks together. Press the crust into a 9-inch pie plate, then bake until lightly golden.
Tip: If you would prefer a crust that doesn’t require a food processor, try my Almond Flour Pie Crust. It has a lightly crisp, buttery texture that would also be perfect for this Vegan Chocolate Tart.
How to Make the Dairy-Free Chocolate Filling
The chocolate filling is easy to prepare; all you need is a blender! If you don’t have a high-speed blender, I definitely recommend soaking your cashews for 2 hours prior to making this recipe. It will help them soften up, and blend more smoothly.
If you’re using a high-speed blender, you can get away with not soaking the cashews, but you will definitely need to add an extra splash of water to help everything blend smoothly. It’s a very thick batter, so be patient and stop and scrape the blender, as needed. Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust, and then let it chill until firm.
I like to place the chocolate tart on a flat surface in my freezer for 1 hour, then transfer it to the fridge to finish chilling. (Mine was ready in just 1 more hour of chilling, but it could take longer– allow up to 4 hours for it to fully firm up.) Slice and serve with coconut whipped cream and chocolate shavings, for an extra-fancy presentation. I also love a sprinkle of coarse sea salt on top, for a sweet and salty flavor. If you try this Vegan Chocolate Tart, please leave a comment below letting me know how you like it! And if you make any modifications, I’d love to hear about those, too. We can all benefit from your experience. – Reader Feedback: Have you tried this no-bake dessert yet? Let me know how you like it in the comments below!
