Cashew-Coconut Tart in Chocolate Crust

Health score
3%
Cashew-Coconut Tart in Chocolate Crust
45 min.
14
493kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Cashew-Coconut Tart cradled in a rich, dark chocolate crust. This isn't your average dessert; it's a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Imagine sinking your fork into a buttery, cocoa-infused crust that gives way to a creamy, caramel-like filling studded with crunchy roasted cashews and flakes of sweet coconut. The warmth of ginger adds a subtle, spicy note that perfectly complements the sweetness of the maple syrup and brown sugar.

What truly sets this tart apart is the luscious layer of melted bittersweet chocolate that seals the crust, creating a harmonious marriage of bitter and sweet. Whether you're looking to impress guests at a dinner party or simply treat yourself to an extraordinary dessert, this Cashew-Coconut Tart is guaranteed to be a centerpiece of satisfaction and delight. And the best part? You can have it ready in under an hour! Get ready to bake and experience pure dessert bliss.

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups all purpose flour 
  • 10 tablespoons butter unsalted diced chilled ()
  • cup brown sugar dark packed ()
  • 1.5 tablespoons ginger fresh peeled finely chopped
  • cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 1.5 tablespoons ice water 
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup pure
  • cups can lightly roasted cashews salted canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt generous ()
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate unsweetened chopped (not )
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • cup coconut or sweetened flaked
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer
  • microwave
  • tart form
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Spray 11-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom with nonstick spray. Blend flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt in processor 5 seconds.
  2. Add butter and blend until moist sandy texture forms.
  3. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons ice water and blend until dough comes together. Press dough evenly onto bottom and up sides of prepared pan. Chill crust 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  5. Place crust on baking sheet.
  6. Bake crust until dry-looking and slightly puffed, about 18 minutes. Cool crust on rack completely. Maintain oven temperature.
  7. Bring brown sugar, cream, maple syrup, and ginger to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisking gently until sugar dissolves. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Adjust heat to maintain low boil; cook until thermometer registers 222°F, whisking occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  8. Mix in cashews and coconut. Cool 20 minutes.
  9. Place chopped chocolate in small microwave-safe bowl. Cook at medium setting in 15-second intervals until soft and beginning to melt. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
  10. Brush enough chocolate over inside of crust to coat completely. Freeze crust until chocolate is cold and hard, about 15 minutes (reserve remaining melted chocolate for garnish).
  11. Pour filling into crust.
  12. Place tart on rimmed baking sheet.
  13. Bake until filling is beginning to darken on top and is bubbling thickly, about 35 minutes.
  14. Transfer tart to rack. Cool completely. Remelt reserved chocolate in microwave.
  15. Drizzle chocolate over tart in lacy pattern. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; store at room temperature.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories493kcal
Protein4.8%
Fat51.68%
Carbs43.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.04
Glycemic Load
14.71
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
11.215217493798%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.99mg
Epicatechin
6.03mg
Quercetin
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:493.46kcal
24.67%
Fat:29.46g
45.33%
Saturated Fat:14.94g
93.37%
Carbohydrates:55.83g
18.61%
Net Carbohydrates:52.38g
19.05%
Sugar:36.87g
40.97%
Cholesterol:41.32mg
13.77%
Sodium:197.02mg
8.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:15.77mg
5.26%
Protein:6.16g
12.32%
Manganese:0.74mg
36.86%
Copper:0.72mg
36.24%
Magnesium:94.34mg
23.58%
Phosphorus:176.04mg
17.6%
Iron:3mg
16.66%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.26%
Fiber:3.45g
13.8%
Selenium:9.2µg
13.15%
Zinc:1.81mg
12.04%
Vitamin A:504.86IU
10.1%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.5%
Folate:36.31µg
9.08%
Potassium:308.54mg
8.82%
Vitamin K:8.88µg
8.45%
Vitamin B3:1.17mg
5.86%
Calcium:56.67mg
5.67%
Vitamin E:0.64mg
4.27%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.1%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.89%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.81%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.04%
Source:Epicurious