This really easy and decadently creamy sugar free chocolate tart is assembled in minutes. It is gluten free and keto.
In my opinion, the coconut deserves a medal for awesomeness. Coconuts contain super-healthy medium-chain fatty acids that help you burn fat, reduce cholesterol levels and boost brain function. They are rich in proteins and fibre and above all, they taste deliciously... coconutty.
I have desiccated coconut on weekly repeat order from the supermarket (it's irresistible with plain yoghurt), but frankly, I'm in love with the entire coconut clan. Here they are:
Coconut oil! It's fantastic for frying and I used it in these Coconut Tahini Bliss Balls
Coconut butter! You can spread it on bread or make a cookie/cake glaze like in this keto lemon cake recipe. I sometimes eat a spoonful straight from the jar - it's on a par with (homemade) Nutella.
Coconut flakes and shredded coconut - stir into yoghurts, add a spoonful to your smoothie, use it in granolas (check out this Peanut Butter Granola)
Coconut milk and coconut cream! Perfect for desserts like my keto strawberry mousse and so good for indulgent make-ahead breakfast recipes like this coffee chia pudding.
Coconut flour! It basically is a one stop - grain free, low carb and so easy to use once you've got the hang of its extremely absorbent properties (you need to use a lot less of it in comparison to wheat flour). You can make awesome sweet and savoury dishes with coconut flour. On my blog I've published recipes for low carb waffles, chocolate muffins, coconut blondies and these very popular coconut cheese crackers. Friends, I've barely scratched the surface.
So here's the latest addition to my coconut recipe collection: the really simple sugar free chocolate tart. It is, as the name suggests, really simple and really so good.
I got the idea for this tart from a recipe in a magazine I leafed through in my local Planet Organic, which I tweaked and made sugar free. The base is a mix of almond flour (straight up ground almonds work well here too) and shredded coconut plus one egg. I have experimented by adding vanilla extract to this, cinnamon and also a bit of sweetener. All work fine, but are not necessary. The subtly sweet taste of coconut is quite enough.
The coconut filling is dreamy-creamy, silky and extremely chocolatey. If you wanted, you could even add a teaspoon of Brandy to make it adult only. In terms of topping, any dry-roasted nuts would work, as would toasted coconut flakes, come to think of it. It retains its crunchy bite in the fridge for a few days.
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Recipe
Really Simple Low Carb Chocolate Tart (sugar free)
from Sugar Free LondonerNote: The servings slider only changes the first amount in each line and not any subsequent amounts. Please make your own calculations where necessary.
Ingredients
- 120 g / 1 ¼ cup almond flour (to my UK readers - ground almonds work fine here)
- 70 g / ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 medium egg
- 200 ml ¾ cup coconut cream
- 50 ml / ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 10 drops stevia or more, depending on your sweet tooth
- 2 tbsp and 1 tsp cacao powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- small handful of chopped hazelnuts to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 Celsius.
- Mix the shredded coconut, almond flour and the egg with a stick blender or in a food processor until it forms a doughy ball.
- Press the dough into a loaf tin lined with baking paper (do not omit the baking paper - it makes life so much easier). It should be ca 2 fingers high on the sides. If you wish, pinch the edge with your fingers to make it look pretty.
- Bake the tart base for ca 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Now make the chocolate ganache. Melt the coconut oil, then stir in the coconut cream, cacao powder, vanilla essence, pinch of salt and the stevia or powdered erythritol. Taste and adjust the sweetener if necessary.
- Pour into the cooled tart base and place in the fridge until fully set (ca 1 ½ hours).
- Before serving, dry-roast some chopped hazelnuts in a pan on medium heat until golden. Sprinkle over the tart and enjoy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O wow, what a beautiful dessert!
The Food Hunter
I love how easy this delicious dessert is to make
Katrin
It really is simple. You could also make it in a differently shaped tin if you like!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
This looks like a chocolate lovers dream. The chocolate/coconut combo is so delicious. Looks and sounds so healthy...I think I will have 2 slices please!!
Katrin
Haha, I know exactly what you mean!
Aish Das-Padihari
This is a real simple recipe and I must give it a try. Gorgeous shots.
Katrin
Thank you hon. I hope you will!
Kate Veggie Desserts
This looks so rich and super tasty. It shows how delicious low carb, sugar free treats can be.
Katrin
There is no need to load up on sugar - once you get the hang of it, there are so many tasty alternatives, you're right!
Julie
Wow!!! This looks super delicious!!! I'm such a dessert person and I love that this recipe doesn't have refined sugar, also 3.3g of fiber in a dessert is fabulous , I'd be all over this in a flash!
Thanks for sharing
Julie
Sean@Diversivore
I wasn't sure how this was going to be low-carb until it clicked that your crust is almonds (and coconuts, of course). And now I REALLY want a slice. I'm a total sucker for all things chocolate-and-nuts, and coconut additions here sounds really lovely too. I'm sure this is an amazing treat!
Amanda
This looks perfectly chocolatey and indulgent! Love that you've used coconut products in it. Coconut cream is so luscious! I've actually never tried the coconut butter you mentioned in your post, will definitely look for it!
Katrin
Coconut butter tastes amazing, all mellow and sweet - it's like stroking your taste buds. Glad you like the look of the cake!
Kristina @ Love & Zest
This looks amazing AND it helps burn fat? Sign me up!
Elizabeth
I can't believe how simple this is--it looks so gourmet! Definitely pinning this to try later.
Patricia
WOW, Elizabeth likes the look of this! Coming from her that is quite a compliment. I'm pinning too, chocolate ganache! I'm in!
Katrin
Great news 🙂