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Filled with wholesome cherries, these choc top cherry tarts taste just as good as they look! Cherries have been linked to an array of health benefits from easing post-workout soreness, anti-ageing to promoting a good night’s sleep – making these tarts the ultimate sweet treat or dessert to enjoy with a pot of herbal tea.
Makes 6 tarts. This recipe is vegan and wheat-free.
Cherry Filling
½ cup raw cashews (soaked overnight or 5 hours)
2 cups cherries, pitted
1/3 cup coconut oil
½ cup desiccated coconut
1 tsp vanilla essence
Crust
10 dried dates, pitted
50g rolled oats
1 tbsp cacao powder
2 tbsp coconut oil
Chocolate Topping
¼ cup coconut oil, slightly softened
3 tbsp cacao
3 tsp maple syrup
Crust:
Combine the dates, oats, cacao, coconut oil in a food processor and process until the mixture has a dough-like consistency. Add a tablespoon or two of the mixture to each patty pan and press the mixture place to form a 2cm base. Place in the freezer for ten minutes, until partially set.
Cherry Filling:
Combine all cherry filling ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender and mix into a smooth paste. Top each crust with 2-3 tablespoons of the cherry mixture. Flatten the tops and return to the freezer for 1 hour or until partially set.
Chocolate Topping:
In a bowl, mix the coconut oil, cacao and maple syrup. Top each cherry tart. Place back in the freezer for 6 hours or preferably overnight. Store in the freezer until 5-10 minutes before serving.
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