Description
This Nutty Peanut Butter Tart Bliss is a delightful gluten-free and vegetarian dessert featuring a crunchy almond flour crust, creamy peanut butter filling, and a topping of mixed nuts with a drizzle of dark chocolate. Perfect for a healthy treat that’s both rich and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- Pinch of salt
For the filling:
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the topping:
- ¼ cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds, peanuts, cashews)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips, melted for drizzle
- Sea salt flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, shredded coconut, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until a moist dough forms.
- Bake the crust: Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 6-inch tart pan or small pie dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it turns lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together natural peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the tart: Pour the peanut butter filling into the cooled crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle chopped mixed nuts over the filling. Drizzle melted dark chocolate on top for an extra touch of indulgence. Optionally, add a few sea salt flakes to enhance the flavor.
- Chill the tart: Place the tart in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to let it set firmly.
- Serve: Slice the tart and serve chilled. For a firmer texture, keep it refrigerated; for a softer texture, let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a firmer filling, store in the refrigerator; for a creamier texture, allow the tart to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- To make the crust nut-free, substitute almond flour with oat flour.
- This tart is gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for those dietary preferences.
