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January 29, 2019

VEGAN CHOCOLATE & BLOOD ORANGE TART

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Crunchy hazelnut & cacao base combined with decadent, creamy & smooth chocolate & blood orange filling, this vegan chocolate & blood orange tart is a divine marriage of fresh & zingy citrus and velvety rich dark chocolate. A perfect fuss free chocolate dessert for Valentine’s day. Free from gluten & refined sugar.

Vegan blood orange & chocolate tart - perfect dessert for Valentine's Day

Well, I’ve taken an unplanned break from posting on the blog for a few weeks but what a recipe to come back with! If there is just one sweet recipe on my blog that you should try, it has to be this decadent vegan chocolate & blood orange tart. And with Valentine’s Day just round the corner, this is definitely THE way to your lover’s heart!

And by the way, dark chocolate is a natural aphrodisiac, if you didn’t know…  Your Valentine will be rather happy, I’m sure!

Crunchy hazelnut-y base combined with decadent chocolate & blood orange filling, this tart is a perfect marriage of slightly sharp and zingy citrus and rich dark chocolate flavours. And even better, it’s free from refined sugar, gluten free and vegan friendly too.

Blood oranges

It’s been a bit of a roller coaster these last few weeks if I’m honest. I’ve been beating myself up for not keeping up with my regular posting schedule but what I really learnt in 2018, which was probably the most challenging year in my personal life yet, is to be ok with things not going to plan. Let go, take a deep breath, move out of the way and let the universe help you shift things around. 

Vegan blood orange & chocolate tart - perfect dessert for Valentine's Day

Vegan blood orange & chocolate tart - perfect dessert for Valentine's Day

Now that I’ve got it out of my chest, let’s get down straight to this bloody amazing chocolate & blood orange tart, shall we? I took inspiration for the filling of this tart from Mei’s original recipe here.

RECIPE TIPS

Just a few notes on recipe adjustments. As they are currently in season, I used blood oranges in the filling, but feel free to use ordinary oranges. They’ll do just well.

You might have some chocolate & orange filling left over but don’t throw it away – it works as perfect frosting for cakes or, if you feel like indulging a little, spread it over your toast instead of Nutella, it’s just as delicious!

Making vegan blood orange & chocolate tart - perfect dessert for Valentine's Day

This chocolate & orange tart is a perfect party dessert (especially a good one for Valentine’s day for sure), as you can prepare it the night before, so it’s less cooking on the day.

When it comes to decorating your tart, you can use any fresh fruit and berries in season, anything will go.

Vegan blood orange & chocolate tart - perfect dessert for Valentine's Day

Looking for more vegan dessert inspiration? Check out:

  • Nectarine & mango summer tart
  • Healthier raspberry & rhubarb crisp
  • Plum & blackberry galette
  • Vegan strawberry mousse cake

Vegan blood orange & chocolate tart - perfect dessert for Valentine's Day Vegan blood orange & chocolate tart - perfect dessert for Valentine's Day

I really hope you’ll give this vegan chocolate & blood orange tart a try. If you recreate this recipe, I’d be delighted to read your comments and hear your feedback. Be sure to drop a comment here on the blog, tag me in your photos on Instagram @Fit Foodie Nutter, Facebook or Pinterest so I don’t miss them.

Healthfully yours,

Tania x

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CHOCOLATE & BLOOD ORANGE TART (GF & VEGAN)

Tania Pilcher | Fit Foodie Nutter
Crunchy hazelnut & cacao base combined with decadent, creamy & smooth chocolate & blood orange filling, this tart is a divine marriage of fresh & zingy citrus and velvety rich dark chocolate. A perfect fuss free chocolate dessert for Valentine’s day. Vegan, free from gluten & refined sugar.
5 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine British, Vegan

Ingredients
  

For the crust:
  • ½ cup roasted hazelnuts (skins peeled) – plus more for decorating
  • ¼ cup raw cacao powder
  • ½ cup + ¼ cup (gluten free) porridge oats
  • ½ cup dates ,soaked in boiling water for 5mins, rinsed & drained
  • ¼ cup maple syrup (or agave nectar)
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil ,melted plus more for greasing
For the chocolate & blood orange filling:
  • 1 tin x 400ml full fat coconut milk
  • ¼ cup + 1 tbsp maple syrup (or agave nectar)
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice
  • 50 g dark chocolate melted
  • ¼ cup raw cacao powder
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp agar agar powder
For decorating:
  • 2 blood oranges cut in thin rounds
  • A handful of roasted hazelnuts ,chopped
  • A handful of pomegranate seeds (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 170C fan. Grease the 23cm (9”) tart tin with coconut oil using the pastry brush and set aside.
  • Combine roasted hazelnuts, cacao powder and porridge oats in a food processor and blitz until fine crumbs. Add dates, maple syrup and coconut oil and process until the mixture turns into sticky dough. Transfer the dough into the tart case and spread evenly round the base and sides of the tin by gently pressing and flattening the dough with your fingers. Gently prick the base of the tin with a fork and bake in the oven for 10-12mins until the crust is slightly brown on the sides. Remove from the oven and let it cool down completely whilst still in the tart tin. Release from the tin when completely cool.
  • In the meantime, prepare the filling by combining coconut milk, maple syrup, blood orange juice, melted dark chocolate & cacao powder in a saucepan and whisking over medium heat. As soon as the mixture starts to bubble, whisk in cornstarch and agar agar powder and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Take off the heat and cool completely.
  • Once cool, fill the tart with blood orange & chocolate filling taking care not to fill too high up the sides. Decorate with fresh orange segments, roasted hazelnuts and pomegranate seeds.
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Filed Under: Recipe, Sweet Tagged With: blood oranges, chocolate tart, clean eating, date night dessert, healthy tart, valentines dessert, vegan tart

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  1. AvatarNoelle says

    January 30, 2019 at 11:47 am

    5 stars
    Love the oranges on these!! Looks as great as it tastes 🙂

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      February 11, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      Thank you Noelle:)

      Reply
  2. AvatarHelen of Fuss Free Flavours says

    January 30, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    Chocolate and orange go perfectly together. Your tart looks and sounds decadent and delicious, perfect for a special occasion dessert.

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      February 11, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      Thank you very much Helen:)

      Reply
  3. AvatarJane says

    January 30, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    OMG!!! I’m lactose intolerant and you have just officially made my year – THANK YOU!!!

    Reply
  4. AvatarMike Hultquist says

    January 30, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    This is so chocolatey and delicious. Such a perfect mix with the blood orange. Loving the flavor. This won’t last long.

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      February 11, 2019 at 10:12 pm

      Thank you so much Mike. Didn’t last long in our house at all:)

      Reply
  5. AvatarBintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    January 30, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, this looks so delicious – my family would love this. Chocolate and blood orange is such a fab pairing

    Reply
  6. AvatarLisa says

    January 30, 2019 at 7:22 pm

    The presentation of blood oranges on the chocolate tart looks outstanding. And the fact that there’s no dairy in the recipe makes it even better.

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      February 11, 2019 at 10:11 pm

      Thank you so much indeed Lisa x

      Reply
  7. AvatarStephanie says

    February 9, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    5 stars
    There’s something so wonderful and perfect about the combination of orange and chocolate. This tart is to die for. Everyone should make it today!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      February 11, 2019 at 10:11 pm

      Thank you so much Stephanie! Totally agree with the perfect combination of orange and chocolate – a marriage made in heaven! Thank you for your comment and have a great day x

      Reply
  8. AvatarCarole says

    March 14, 2019 at 12:18 pm

    5 stars
    A skin is forming as it cools, what do I do with it?

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      March 22, 2019 at 12:49 am

      Hi Carole. You should be able to get rid of ‘the skin’ just by whisking or stirring the mixture gently. The skin is forming when the mixture is setting, so it’s completely normal. Let me know how you got on with it.

      All the best, Tania x

      Reply
  9. AvatarMarly says

    April 3, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    5 stars
    I love combining orange and chocolate and this vegan tart recipe looks delicious! Gonna be trying this soon!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      April 7, 2019 at 6:39 pm

      Thank you so much Marly! And I totally agree – chocolate and orange is one of the best combinations for sure!

      Reply
  10. AvatarBrigitte says

    June 12, 2019 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like the perfect dessert for our next family gathering. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 10, 2019 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you so much Brigitte! Enjoy your gathering:) x

      Reply

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