Creamy Vegan Chocolate Tart

⭐️ Why You Should Try This Recipe

• Made for chocolate lovers. If you like chocolatey desserts, you certainly won't be disappointed with this tart. The chocolate flavor is intense without having any bitterness.
• Velvety and luxurious. The texture of this tart is simply out of this world. It has a fudge-like consistency with a rich and smooth finish!
• Simple and quick. You will need just 3 ingredients and a vegan pie crust to prepare this fancy dessert. Plus, it takes less than 15 minutes to make!

🥧 What is a Chocolate Tart

Chocolate tart, or chocolate pie, is a French dessert that consists of a dark chocolate filling poured into a pie crust. It's a relatively new dessert as its origin can be traced back to 1770.

Traditionally, the filling is prepared with chocolate, cream, and eggs. Here, we will be making a plant-based version that tastes just as good as the original!

🍫 Ingredient Notes

Here is what you will need:

• Dark chocolate - Use high-quality dark chocolate. I went with 50% dark chocolate here.
• Almond milk - Feel free to use your favorite plant-based milk. If you are using 50% dark chocolate, I recommend going with unsweetened milk. However, if you are using 65-70% dark chocolate, sweetened milk will balance better with the bitterness of the chocolate.
• Coconut cream - Or full-fat coconut milk. Both work great at bringing richness to the filling. If using coconut cream, your ganache will be slightly firmer once chilled (my preference).
• Salt - To enhance the chocolate flavor.
• Pie crust - You can use store-bought vegan pie crust or homemade pie crust. The latter obviously tastes best!

🥣 How to Make Vegan Chocolate Tart

First, start by finely chopping the dark chocolate. Do not make the chunks too large, or they will have trouble melting into the milk.

Once your chocolate is chopped, it's time to prepare the ganache:

1. Bring the milk to a boil. Add the almond milk and coconut milk to a saucepan and heat it over medium heat. Once it has reached a simmer, turn off the heat.
2. Add the chocolate. Add the chopped chocolate to the hot milk and whisk until it is completely melted and fully combined with the milk. The texture should be silky smooth.

To assemble the tart:

1. Fill the pie crust. Pour the chocolate ganache into your baked pie crust.
2. Remove the air bubbles. Gently wiggle the pie plate on your counter to remove the possible air bubbles.
3. Chill. Finally, let the ganache tart cool down for 15 minutes at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. The ganache will set and become firmer.

🍓 How To Serve It

You can serve this vegan chocolate tart as is or topped with:

• Fresh fruits like raspberries, strawberries, cherries, or blueberries.
• Crushed nuts for added crunchiness and nuttiness.
• Caramel sauce for a Snickers-like flavor!
• Cream like whipped coconut cream or a dollop of vegan pastry cream.
• Flaky salt for a subtly salty chocolate tart!

💬 FAQ

• Which type of pie crust should I use? While basically, all types of crusts will work, I personally prefer the tart made using a sweet crust pastry. The creamy filling and the flaky/sandy crust contrast perfectly.
• Can I make this tart no-bake? Yes, simply replace the pie crust with a raw nut and dates crust. Alternatively, you can also make a cookie crust by mixing about 1 cup of processed Oreos or sugar cookies with 4-5 tablespoons of vegan butter and pressing it into a pie pan.
• How long does this tart keep? You can keep this chocolate tart for up to 6 days in the refrigerator.