No Bake Chocolate Tart - vegan, gluten free, paleo

May 5, 2017 Last Modified: January 2, 2024 by Regina | Leelalicious 87 Comments

This vegan Chocolate Tart is a delicious no-bake treat for summer dessert. The almond and date crust is filled with a creamy chocolate & coconut cream filling. Add your favorite fresh berries on top to perfectly balance the flavors.

Making Mother's Day Breakfast for My Mom

Growing up, my family rarely went out to eat and Mother’s Day was no different. Instead, we had a tradition of preparing an elaborate brunch table at home.

My sisters and I made sure to get up before our mom. We set the table, brewed coffee (although not yet being coffee drinkers, neither of us knew the right ratio), and arranged our little gifts from handmade cards to flowers around our mom’s regular seat.

The food varied from year to year and with our growing cooking abilities. Most of the time it was a regular German breakfast spread with hearty bread and rolls, cold cuts, cheese, homemade jam, some sliced vegetables and fruit, and probably some boiled eggs.

I don’t recall many special Mother’s Day brunch food items that we made. Our goal was mainly for everyone to enjoy a family morning together and not to let mom work too much.

Although, I remember one year when we made strawberry milkshakes that were not much else but vanilla ice cream and strawberries blended together. It didn’t quite turn out as I expected but mom loved it. Even to this day, she makes a similar treat, though usually for dessert, not breakfast.

No Bake Chocolate Tart

Today’s No Bake Chocolate Tart recipe is also more on the dessert side – a perfect sweet finish to Mother’s Day brunch.

This is a true chocolate lover’s tart with 70% Dark Chocolate both in the crust and no bake chocolate tart filling. Die-hard dark chocolate enthusiasts could even use the 85% variety.

I topped my chocolate tart with fresh berries and chopped nuts. Whipped coconut cream (with or without berries) would also be a great topping.

I don't recall many special Mother's Day brunch food items that we made. Our goal was mainly for everyone to enjoy a family morning together and not to let mom work too much.

Although, I remember one year when we made strawberry milkshakes that were not much else but vanilla ice cream and strawberries blended together. It didn't quite turn out as I expected but mom loved it. Even to this day, she makes a similar treat, though usually for dessert, not breakfast.

How to Make a Chocolate Tart

This really is an easy chocolate tart recipe. There is the chocolate tart crust and no-bake tart filling. As a result, an oven will not be necessary making it an excellent dessert to make during the high heat of summer. Both the base and filling only need chilling to set up. You can call this tart raw or no-bake, whatever works.

No Bake Tart Crust

The chocolate tart crust recipe consists mainly of almonds and Medjool dates. Soak the dates if the skin isn’t super soft.

You chop the dates and nuts up in a food processor and then stir them with some melted 70% dark chocolate and melted coconut oil in a bowl. The coconut oil flavor compliments the taste of the crust perfectly and is a nice replacement to the butter that usually makes up part of the base of pies and tarts.

Then, you simply press this gluten-free chocolate tart crust into a tart pan with removable bottom or a springform. Just make sure the crust mixture covers the bottom as well as the sides.

Chocolate Tart Filling

The easy chocolate tart filling recipe is made with coconut cream and an entire bar of 70% dark chocolate. This results in a luscious creaminess – almost like in a vegan chocolate ganache pie. While you may be inclined to use dark chocolate chips in this tart, they won't match the luscious texture that Green & Black's 70% dark chocolate provides.

To ensure the no-bake filling will set firmly there also is melted coconut oil in the filling and some more Medjool dates to add a little touch of healthier sweetness.

Just like the crust, process all the chocolate tart filling ingredients in a food processor until completely smooth. You then pour the creamy dark chocolate tart filling over the set crust and refrigerate it until completely set.

Just before serving, top with fresh fruit like fresh raspberries, sliced strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, pomegranate arils, and more. Chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and mint leaves also make great additions.

How to Make Mini Chocolate Tarts

If you don’t have a large tart pan or simply prefer small individual treats, you can also divide the crust and filling into small mini tart pans. I’ve even had success making really mini tartlets in my silicon cupcake liners.

Those are perfect for portion control. Additionally, the chocolate ganache filling in the mini chocolate tarts will set up even faster in the fridge than the big tart.

So if you didn’t have time the night before, you could still quickly make this mini no bake chocolate tart version the morning of your Mother’s Day brunch or for any other occasion that calls for a fancy chocolate treat.

More Mother's Day Brunch Recipe Ideas:

German Chocolate Cake Pancakes
Breakfast Casserole (perfect to feed a crowd)
Mini Salmon Quiches
Sunrise Mimosas

Let me know: What's your favorite Mother's Day brunch food item?

Recipe

No Bake Chocolate Tart - vegan, gluten free, paleo

4.96 from 22 votes

This luscious No Bake Chocolate Tart is dairy-free, vegan, gluten free, and paleo friendly and it also makes a perfect treat for Mother's Day

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings -12 slices

Calories 277 kcal

Ingredients

For the chocolate crust:

½ cup pitted Medjool dates about 8
1 cup almonds
1 ounce 70% dark chocolate melted
1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
pinch of sea salt

For the filling:

1 cup coconut cream
3.5 ounces 70% dark chocolate
¼ cup coconut oil
½ cup pitted Medjool dates about 8
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Toppings:

fresh berries
whipped coconut cream

Instructions

If the dates aren’t super soft already, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes.
Pulse the (soaked) dates and almonds in a food processor until quite fine. Add melted chocolate, coconut oil and salt, then continue processing until incorporated. Press the crust mixture firmly into a 9-inch round tart pan (with removable bottom) and chill until set.
In the meantime, clean your food processor. Heat coconut cream, chocolate and coconut oil until melted. Add these to the food processor together with the dates and vanilla extract. Process until everything is combined and completely smooth.
Fill the chocolate tart filling into hardened crust in the pie dish. Chill the tart until set (about 2 hours).
Before serving, top the no-bake chocolate tart with whipped coconut cream and/or fresh fruit. Store refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

Nutrition values exclude topping

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

No Bake Chocolate Tart - vegan, gluten free, paleo

Amount per Serving

Calories

277

% Daily Value*

Fat

Cholesterol

0.1

Sodium

30.9

Carbohydrates

29.1

Fiber

3.9

Sugar

23.3

Protein

3.6

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Random Questions

How many calories in a gluten-free chocolate tart?

A typical slice of a gluten-free chocolate tart contains around 250-300 calories, but it may vary depending on the specific ingredients and portion size.

Are gluten-free pastries healthier?

Gluten-free pastries can be healthier for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. However, they might not necessarily be healthier in terms of overall nutritional content, as they often contain alternative ingredients like refined flours and sugars.

Do vegan pastries have fewer calories?

Vegan pastries can sometimes have fewer calories, depending on the ingredients used. They often incorporate healthier substitutes for animal-based products, resulting in lower saturated fat content.

How many carbs are in a chocolate tart?

On average, a slice of chocolate tart contains approximately 30-40 grams of carbohydrates. The precise amount can vary based on the specific recipe and serving size.

What nutrients are in a chocolate tart?

A chocolate tart typically provides essential nutrients such as antioxidants from the dark chocolate, healthy fats from nuts or coconut, and natural sugars from dates or fruit, but it may not be a significant source of vitamins or minerals.

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