Description
Indulge in a rich, creamy Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Orange Tart that beautifully blends chocolate and citrus flavors for a guilt-free dessert perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour blend
- ⅓ cup cacao powder
- ½ cup refined coconut oil (melted)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 block (12 oz) silken tofu
- ⅓ cup cacao powder
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 2 fresh oranges
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour blend, cacao powder, and melted coconut oil. Add maple syrup and mix until crumbly yet cohesive.
- Press the mixture firmly into a tart pan evenly across the bottom and up the sides. Poke some holes with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Allow it to cool while you prepare the filling.
- In a blender or food processor, add silken tofu, cacao powder, fresh orange juice, zest, and maple syrup.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy—about one minute.
- Pour the chocolate-orange filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours (or overnight) before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap almond flour for oat flour in the crust. Adding a pinch of salt can enhance chocolate flavor. For an extra kick, consider incorporating chili powder or espresso into the filling.