Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Vegan Gingerbread Chocolate Tart, a perfect blend of warm gingerbread spices and creamy chocolate ganache. This delightful dessert is ideal for holiday celebrations or intimate gatherings, providing a nut-free and adaptable gluten-free option to cater to various dietary needs. With its stunning presentation, complete with pomegranate seeds and vegan gingerbread cookies, this tart is sure to impress your guests while satisfying their sweet cravings. Enjoy a slice of this festive treat that’s not only delicious but also easy to make!
Ingredients
- 150 g plain flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour)
- 100 g vegan butter
- 60 g molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- 250 g dark chocolate
- 350 g coconut cream
- 60 g pure maple syrup
- 20 g molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch sea salt
- ¼ batch vegan gingerbread cookies
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F) fan-forced or 180°C (356°F) conventional.
- In a food processor, combine flour, vegan butter, molasses, spices, and salt until a loose dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and fit it into a greased tart tin. Parbake with weights for 12 minutes then bake without weights for another 10-12 minutes until crisp.
- For the filling, combine chopped dark chocolate and heated coconut cream in a bowl, whisking until smooth. Mix in maple syrup and spices.
- Pour ganache into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Experiment with spices like cardamom or cloves for added flavor variations. Garnish with fresh herbs like mint or rosemary for an attractive finish.