Blackberry Custard Tart with Chocolate Ganache

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"Happy Sunday and happy international women's day to all the beautiful ladies out there! This recipe is dairy-free, refined-sugar free, gluten-free and vegan-friendly 🌱 Love,Yuki♡"
-- @foodie.yuki

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Start the weekend with a vegan baking project!  Summer berries are starting to show up in markets and this is a perfect tart to showcase those sweet berries! Use whatever berries you have on hand, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries all work with this recipe! 

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Prep time 5hrs
Cook time 30mins

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For the Crust

ingredients

  • 120 grams (1.5 cups) oat (GF certified if needed)
  • 160 grams (1 cup) almonds
  • 2 teaspoons cacao powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons date syrup
  • 50 grams (3.5 tablespoons) melted coconut oil

For the Blackberry Custard

ingredients

  • 120 grams (4.5 ounces) blackberries, fresh or frozen and then thawed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 280 grams (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons agar-agar

For the Chocolate Ganache

ingredients

  • 160 grams (1 cup) dark chocolate, 70%
  • 180 grams (3/4 cup) full fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • pinch of salt

For the Crust

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) degrees.

  • Step 2

    Place the almonds, salt and oats into a food processor and blend until finely ground.

  • Step 3

    Add the date syrup and coconut oil and blend until the mixture resembles to wet sand.

  • Step 4

    Press the dough firmly into a tart pan with removable bottom.

  • Step 5

    Poke some holes onto the bottom of the tart base and bake for 10 minutes.

For the Blackberry Custard

  • Step 1

    Add blackberries and lemon juice to a food processor and puree until smooth.

  • Step 2

    Add the coconut milk and maple syrup and pulse to combine. Pass the mixture through a fine sieve mesh and add to a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a brief boil.

  • Step 3

    Dissolve cornstarch and agar-agar in 2 tbsp coconut milk and add to the saucepan. Whisk well and cook until the mixture is completely smooth and starts to thicken.

  • Step 4

    Pass the mixture through a sieve to remove any lump and pour mixture over the cooled tart base and let cool down before placing in the fridge for 1 hour to set.

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • Step 1

    Chop the chocolate and add to a pot with coconut milk, oil and maple syrup over a double boil. Stir until it's completely smooth.

  • Step 2

    Pour the ganache over the blackberry layer and refrigerate for 4 hours to set.

  • Step 3

    Decorate with fresh berries and serve!