French Chocolate orange tart {gluten free, paleo}
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French Chocolate orange tart {gluten free, paleo}
Description
The French Chocolate Orange Tart {gluten free, paleo} builds on a tender, nutty almond flour crust enriched with cocoa powder and a touch of coconut oil. The crust is chilled and baked to a delicate firmness that holds the rich chocolate orange ganache well. The ganache incorporates chilled full-fat coconut milk with dark or orange-flavored chocolate, infused with fresh orange zest and orange liqueur for a layered citrus note. After setting, the tart is adorned with fresh orange slices and chocolate shavings, adding fresh brightness and texture contrast to the ganache's smooth texture, with optional rosemary sprigs for subtle aromatic enhancement.
The tart balances chocolate's bittersweet depth with citrus brightness from orange zest and liqueur, highlighted by a moist, grainy crust. Baking the crust fully before adding ganache ensures a clean cut and stable base. This dessert suits those seeking a refined gluten-free option with a paleolithic twist.
The tart can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a fitting choice for special occasions that require a visually appealing dessert with a blend of complex chocolate and orange flavors.
Ingredients
Low carb chocolate tart crust {gluten-free}
- 1 ¼ cup almond flour (130 g)
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder (35 g)
- 3 tablespoon Monk Fruit Sweetener or maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 egg large, yolk
- ¼ cup coconut oil (45 g), softened
- 1 tablespoon water if needed, cold
Chocolate orange ganache
- 1 ¼ cup coconut milk (300 ml) full-fat, chilled if possible
- 10 oz dark chocolate (285 g) or vegan chocolate chips or orange chocolate
- 1 teaspoon orange fresh zest
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or Triple Sec or other orange liqueur
Topping:
- Orange slices or Blood orange slices, or a mix of the two
- chocolate shavings
- rosemary branches optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F. Oil a tart pan with a removable bottom.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, and salt. Add remaining ingredients and mix until you get a soft dough.
- Wrap dough in plastic, and chill for at least 10 minutes.
- Working between two sheets of parchment paper, roll out the dough into a ⅛-inch thick round. Transfer to the fridge to cool for another 10 minutes, until the top sheet of parchment paper can be peeled off easily.
- Transfer rolled out dough to tart pan. Peel off the remaining sheet of parchment paper, and use your fingers to shape the dough around the tart pan.
- Transfer to 325F oven and bake for 22-25 minutes. Let cool fully before removing from pan.
To make vegan chocolate ganache:
- Open coconut milk without shaking. Remove the coconut creamy part up top, then top with enough of the coconut water to get to 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) in total volume. Microwave the coconut milk in 30 second batches until it is hot and simmering, about 1 ½ minutes in total.
- Transfer chocolate to heatproof bowl. Top with heated milk and set aside for 5 minutes until chocolate has fully melted.
- Gently whisk the vegan ganache, working in small circles from the center and spreading outwards, until the whole ganache is glossy and dark. Do not rush or whisk overly vigorously, or your ganache will not be be evenly tempered.
- Whisk in orange zest and orange liqueur.
Assemble flourless dark chocolate tart:
- Pour ganache into cool chocolate tart crust. Transfer to fridge to cool completely, at least 2 hours.
- Top with orange slices and orange twists, chocolate shavings. Rosemary sprigs will help give the tart a Christmas-y appearance.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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