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Vegan Chocolate Ganache Turtle Tart

This elegant vegan dessert is deceptively simple and requires no baking. The crust is made from fruit and nuts so not only is it delicious, but it’s healthy and gluten-free. The ganache filling is rich, bittersweet, and impossibly smooth. Made on the stovetop with only 4 ingredients, it just doesn’t get much easier than this. And the caramel sauce adds not only a little extra decadence, but just enough sweetness to put this dessert over the top.
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • Special Equipment: Food processor, 9-inch round or 4x14-inch fluted tart pan with removable bottom is recommended or substitute 9-inch pie plate

Ingredients
  

  • Crust:
  • 1 cup room temperature pitted Medjool dates about 10
  • 2 cups roasted pecans or walnuts
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup non-dairy dark 70% cacao or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Filling:
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 12 ounces dark 70% cacao or semi-sweet vegan chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Caramel Sauce:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons vegan butter
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • ¼ cup smooth salted peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • To make the crust, pulse the dates in a food processor until roughly chopped. Add the pecans, cranberries, chocolate chips, and salt. Pulse until finely ground and moist enough to hold together when pinched. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture then transfer the rest to the tart pan. Use your hands to press the crust evenly into the pan and up the sides: Lightly moistened hands will prevent sticking. Set aside.
  • To make the chocolate ganache, heat the coconut milk in a small pot over medium heat until small bubbles form. Turn the heat off and add the chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Let sit for a few minutes then stir until smooth and glossy. Pour the ganache into the crust. Crumble the reserved crust onto the top of the ganache. Refrigerate for several hours until cool.
  • To make the caramel sauce, heat the sugar in a small, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Once the sugar starts to look damp after several minutes, stir constantly with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon as it melts. Sugar will eventually melt into a thick, amber-colored liquid. At this point, carefully stir in the butter. Keep stirring and cooking for about 4 minutes or until the butter and sugar are completely combined. Slowly stir in the coconut cream and allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil for about a minute. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter. Allow to slightly cool down before using. Cover tightly and store for up to 3 months in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove to desired consistency. To serve, lift the tart out of the tart pan and slide onto a platter. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Slice enjoy!
Keyword vegan
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