Description
This No Bake Peppermint Tart is a creamy, minty, and chocolatey holiday dessert that’s both vegan and gluten-free. With a rich almond cocoa crust and a silky peppermint cashew filling, it’s naturally sweetened, no-bake, and perfect for Christmas gatherings. Elegant, healthy, and absolutely irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) almond flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup (80ml) melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or agave nectar
- Pinch of sea salt
For the Peppermint Filling:
- 2 cups (260g) soaked raw cashews
- 1/2 cup (120ml) coconut cream
- 1/3 cup (80ml) maple syrup or date syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure peppermint extract
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Optional Toppings:
- Crushed peppermint candies (sugar-free if desired)
- Shaved dark chocolate (dairy-free)
- Coconut whipped cream
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a food processor, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, coconut oil, and maple syrup. Pulse until a sticky dough forms. Press evenly into a 9-inch tart pan, making sure it goes up the sides. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Make the filling: Blend soaked cashews, coconut cream, maple syrup, peppermint extract, and melted coconut oil until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness and mint flavor to taste.
- Assemble the tart: Pour the peppermint filling over the crust and smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or freeze for 1 hour if you’re short on time.
- Decorate and serve: Top with crushed peppermint candy, chocolate shavings, or coconut whipped cream. Slice and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Soak cashews overnight for the smoothest filling.
- Use full-fat coconut cream for a rich and silky texture.
- Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean, firm pieces.
- Add a hint of vanilla extract to balance the mint flavor.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert, No Bake, Holiday
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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