![]() ![]() For this recipe, I am using a version of my vegan "Almond Flax Crumble Topping" for my crust. I think it looks a lot prettier that way, but it can be a tad more annoying come time for eating.īut because frangipane is somewhat of a soft filling, it's nice to pair it with somewhat of a crunchy cookie or pie crust. It only softens and sweetens just enough to complement the thick and textured filling that is the frangipane tart.įor the recipe, I pitted the cherries (using a wine bottle and chopstick) in a way that the stems were left intact for baking. In addition to being one of my favorite fruits, cherries are excellent in frangipane tarts because they don't break apart when baking. ![]() That's when supermarkets offer big deals at $1.57 per pound versus the usual $5, $6 and $7 per pound cherries, which frankly, I don't know who can afford. ![]() In the Northeast, cherries are fairly expensive all times of the year, right until about July when they are harvested. Now even though I would eat frangipane tarts plain with nothing, I do think the tartness from the fruit brings out the almond-ness in the filling even more, and so I add it. The brilliant thing about frangipane tarts, if it weren't brilliant already, is that as seasons change, you can the fruit which is currently in season right on top of the tart. The filling itself is thick and custardy, usually made from almond flour and almond extract, so there is some texture as well as the aromatic smell of almond involved. I think that's why frangipane tarts are one of my favorite western desserts to eat. Chances are if you put it in something sweet that you're making, I'm going to like it. Take off the heat and pour over the jam, then leave to cool for 10 minutes before moving to the fridge to chill for 4 hours or overnight.ĭecorate with some melted chocolate and fresh cherries.I love almond extract in desserts. Heat on a low-medium heat stirring continuously until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. Meanwhile make the chocolate filling – break up the chocolate and add it to a saucepan along with the coconut milk and hot chocolate mix. Leave to cool completely, then evenly spread the cherry jam. Line the pastry with baking paper and fill with baking beans.īake for 20 minutes, then remove the paper and beans and cook for another 5-10 minutes. Unroll the pastry to line a 36 x 12cm rectangle loose base pan. PS – You can always half the recipe and use individual tart tins to make this recipe for 2 Vegan Chocolate Cherry TartĤ heaped tbsp Whittard Limited Edition Chocolate Cherry Brownie hot chocolate mix We’re all struggling and trying to get through these hard times, so it’s never a bad time to make something delicious for a loved one to show them that you care and to put a big smile on their faces. So if you’re looking for a little something special for your significant half, or if you want to treat your friends/family or anyone else you’re living with at the moment. It’s super easy to make – all you need is 6 ingredients and only a handful of steps to create it! It also looks stunning topped with fresh cherries and a small drizzle of chocolate. This vegan chocolate cherry tart would make an amazing treat for your other half on Valentine’s day. Come to think of it, I’ve never used that flavour combination before and I’m kicking myself now for not doing so earlier! Chocolate and cherries are perfect for any romantic night, but especially fitting for Valentine’s day. Oh, and it just happens to be vegan! So it’s also perfect if you’re taking part in Veganuary and fancy treating yourself to something sweet.Ĭhocolate and cherry is such a yummy flavour combination and is one that is so underrated. Whittard have just released a new limited addition hot chocolate mix in time for Valentine’s day. It’s such a fun and versatile way to enhance the taste without having to use too many ingredients. I love using hot chocolate mix to add extra flavour my desserts. To enhance the cherry flavour even more, I used some Whittard Chocolate Cherry Brownie Hot Chocolate mix. A yummy and decadent tart that’s perfect for Veganuary made using only 6 ingredients!Ī flaky pastry base, a layer of jam all topped off with smooth silky chocolate – truly a combination made in heaven! ![]()
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