David recently bought me Oh She Glows Everyday. I have the worst luck trying recipes from cookbooks. I usually just end up looking up new recipes online instead of cracking open the cookbooks we already have.
I really wanted this cookbook so I was determined to spend time book marking pages of recipes that I would try right away. Last week I made a few recipes and they were all fantastic.
I thought I’d share the first one that I tried. To be honest, I could have eaten the crust on it’s own – it was THAT good. The peanut butter, chocolate filling took it to a whole ‘nother level. This is definitely a winner! It’s a perfect dessert to put together when you don’t have much time. It will be a hit with everyone.
Peanut Butter Lover's Chocolate Tart
Ingredients
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FOR THE CRUST:
- 3/4 cup salted roasted peanuts
- 1 and 3/4 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil, melted
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
FOR THE FILLING:
- 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, chilled for 24 hours
- 5 and 1/4 ounces non-dairy dark chocolate (55 to 60% cocoa)
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup natural creamy roasted peanut butter
- Pinch of salt, to taste
FOR THE GARNISH:
- Peanut Butter Caramel Sauce*
- 1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Directions:
Prepare the crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
- Cut two long, 2-inch wide strips of parchment paper and place them over the pie dish in a crisscross fashion. This will make the tart easier to remove after freezing.
- In a food processor, combine the peanuts, oats, and salt then process to a coarse crumb.
- Add the coconut oil and maple strip then process until a dough forms. The mixture should stick together when pressed between your fingers, but it shouldn’t be really sticky. If it’s too dry, try adding a small splash of water and process again.
- Transfer the dough to the pie dish and spread out in an even layer. Starting at the center, press the dough into the pan with your fingers and work your way outward and up the sides. If the dough begins sticking to your hands, lightly wet your hands and shake off excess water.
- Using a fork, poke the base of the crust seven or eight times to allow steam to escape while baking. Bake in the oven uncovered for 13-17 minutes, until light golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely.
Prepare the filling:
- In a small pot, scoop out the solidified portions of the can of coconut milk.
- Discard 1/3 cup of the coconut water from the can then add the remaining portions to the pot.
- Turn the heat to medium, add chocolate and cook, stirring occasionally, until melted.
- Add the maple syrup, peanut butter, and salt then whisk until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust then carefully transfer to a flat spot in your freezer.
- Allow to set for 4-6 hours, until solid. If you want to freeze it for longer, cover with foil after filling has firmed.
- Prior to serving, let the tart sit on the counter for five minutes.
- Using the parchment paper, carefully lift the tart out of the dish.
- Slice the tart then serve with peanut butter caramel sauce and chopped peanuts.
- Store leftover slices individually wrapped in foil then placed in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for 4-6 weeks.
*For the Peanut Butter Caramel Sauce: In a food processor, combine 1/3 cup virgin coconut oil, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter, 2 tablespoons raw coconut nectar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a jar, seal, and refrigerate for 1 hour. To pipe the sauce, transfer it to a plastic bag and cut off the corner. Gently squeeze over the pie. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
