Description
Festive chocolate gingerbread tart delights with rich, spiced layers of plant-based indulgence. Warming winter flavors and silky chocolate ganache create a delectable dessert that welcomes you to savor each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate
- 12.3 oz (350 g) chilled full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 ⅕ cups (150 g) plain flour
- 3.5 oz (100 g) vegan butter
- 3 tbsps (60 g) molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp allspice
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp orange zest (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
- ¼ batch vegan gingerbread cookies
- 2 oz (60 g) pomegranate seeds (optional)
- 3 tbsps (60 g) pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preparation: Lightly oil a 9″ tart tin to ensure seamless removal of the finished dessert.
- Crust Formation: Pulse crust ingredients in a food processor until a unified dough emerges, adding minimal water if the mixture appears too dry. Press the dough evenly across the tin’s base and sides, then perforate the bottom with fork marks.
- Crust Baking: Roast the crust at 180°C for approximately 12 minutes until achieving a light golden hue. Cool completely within the tin.
- Ganache Creation: Gently warm coconut milk to a simmer, then pour over finely chopped dark chocolate. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before whisking into a silky smooth ganache.
- Flavor Infusion: Blend maple syrup, molasses, ground ginger, and sea salt into the chocolate mixture, ensuring complete integration.
- Tart Assembly: Pour the chocolate ganache into the cooled crust, tapping to eliminate air bubbles. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Presentation and Storage: Carefully unmold onto a serving platter, garnishing with vegan gingerbread cookies, pomegranate seeds, and fresh rosemary sprigs. Refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 5 days, or freeze individual slices for 4-6 weeks, thawing at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Grease Smartly: Use a light, even oil coat on the tart tin to guarantee seamless removal without damaging the delicate crust.
- Perfect Dough Texture: Add water sparingly if the crust mixture seems too dry, ensuring the dough binds together smoothly without becoming wet.
- Crust Baking Tip: Poke small holes with a fork before baking to prevent air bubbles and create a crisp, even base that doesn’t puff up during roasting.
- Chocolate Ganache Secret: Let heated coconut milk sit on chopped chocolate for exactly 5 minutes to create a silky, glossy texture without overworking the mixture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg