Spicy Chocolate Avocado Tart Recipe

Meghan Yager | Cake 'n Knife

A Spicy Chocolate Avocado Tart is the vegan-friendly dessert that’s cool, rich, and spicy. With a creamy smooth spicy chocolate avocado filling and an easy-to-make crumbly crust, the combination of flavors and textures will blow everyone’s mind.

It’s the dead of summer

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You know what that means. Spikes in temperature. Kids running around the neighborhood like crazy.

Insane increase on your electric bill because you have to pump the AC in order not to melt. You know, normal summer stuff.

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SO, it’s about time for a cool dessert to refresh our palates with, am I right?

Now, before you all scream at me for bringing a dessert into your lives in the middle of swimsuit season, let’s all take a deeeeeeep breath. Not only is this dessert vegan-friendly, it’s HEALTHY.

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That’s because the crust isn’t a traditional crust with tons of shortening or butter. The filling is also light because of the avocado being used to get that creamy chocolaty goodness.

It always amazes me how easy it is to use avocado as a healthy substitute for desserts in addition to using it for a healthier fat option for savory dishes.

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You would think the flavor of the avocado would overpower the flavors in the recipe, but it honestly doesn’t.

You get all the creaminess of the avocado in this dish, but the flavors of chocolate, spice and a slight sweetness, instead of the actual avocado flavor.

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Not to mention, it’s an incredibly easy dish to make. Most of the time spent making this dish is actually passive time, waiting for something to bake or chill.

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You will spend about 15 minutes of actually active prep time for the recipe, making it simple and easy to serve up for a party or whatever gathering you have planned.

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Plus, you can make it up to three days ahead of time! Simply store it in the refrigerator covered with foil until you are ready to serve.

Stay cool, my friends!

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Spicy Chocolate Avocado Tart Recipe

      8 Servings

Ingredients

For the Crust:
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, raw
  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup, grade A
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil, melted, plus more for pan
  • pinch of Salt
For the Filling:
  • 2 Avocados, medium, peeled, pitted and carved into large chunks
  • 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 3/4 cup Agave Nectar
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Almond Extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 10-inch rectangular baking pan with coconut oil. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor, combine coconut flakes, flours, and salt. Pulse until the mixture is in medium-sized crumbs.
  3. Add maple syrup and coconut oil. Pulse for about 30 seconds until the mixture is like wet sand.
  4. Dump the crust mixture into the pan. Gently spread the crust to make an even layer on the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Press the crust down firmly.
  5. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven and cool completely. You can place the pan in the freezer for approximately 10 to 15 minutes to cool it down faster.
  7. Clean out the food processor and add all ingredients for the spicy chocolate filling.
  8. Blend until the mixture is smooth, approximately 2 minutes. You can also do this in a high-powered blender, if desired.
  9. Add chocolate filling on the cooled crust and spread in an even layer. Cool in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with a little more cayenne pepper before serving.

 

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Author: Meghan Yager
Recipe Yields: 8 servings
Prep Time: 90 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 165 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 217
Calories 399

% Daily Value*
42%
Total Fat 27g
38%
  Saturated Fat 8g
1%
Sodium 20mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
11%
  Dietary Fiber 9g
  Sugars 17g
14%
Protein 7g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Meghan Yager

About Meghan

Meghan is a girl that's passionate about food - straightforward food that anyone can love. It's what you'll find on her blog, Cake n' Knife. There's not much food more straightforwardly delicious than an avocado, that's why Meghan is our avocado fanatic.

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