Raspberry Tart
Serves: 4-6
The way to a man’s heart is through their tummy, and it’s true because that’s how I got my husband, Ed! This delicious Raspberry Coconut Tart is the perfect way to end a meal, with no added salt, oil, or sugar, yet oh so sweet! It’s a perfect Valentine’s Day treat! Serve with love and a big kiss to top it off!
The way to a man’s heart is through their tummy, and it’s true because that’s how I got my husband, Ed! This delicious Raspberry Coconut Tart is the perfect way to end a meal, with no added salt, oil, or sugar, yet oh so sweet! It’s a perfect Valentine’s Day treat! Serve with love and a big kiss to top it off!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 8 medjool dates pitted
- 1-½ cups walnuts
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
For the Filling:
- ½ cup raw cashews soaked in water overnight drained
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup raspberries, divided
For the Topping
- Desiccated coconut (unsweetened)
- ¾ cup raspberries
Directions
Make the Crust:
- Add all of the ingredients to the processor and blend until incorporated
- Pour the crumbs into a 9-inch spring form pan, pressing on the bottom and up the sides. Place in the freezer until ready to use.
Make the Filling:
- Using a food processor, blend the cashews, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice and ¼ cup of the raspberries, until smooth and creamy.
Make the Tart
- Remove frozen crust from freezer and open the springform pan.
- Place a serving platter on top of the crust, turn over. Slip a small paring knife under the edges of the tart base to release from the pan onto the serving platter.
- Pour the filling onto the pie crust and with an offset spatula, spread the filling evenly.
- Sprinkle desiccated coconut all over the top of the tart and around the tart on the serving platter.
- Top with remaining ¾ cup of raspberries, pressing them into the filling just a bit.
- Refrigerate 1 hour or longer before serving.
To Serve
- Slice into triangles and place on a beautiful plate to showcase your beautiful dessert for LOVE.
