Raw Lemon Coconut Berry Tart
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CRUST
1 ½ Cups Sliced almonds
½ Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
Pinch Fine Sea Salt
2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
FOR THE FILLING
1 ¾ Cups Raw Cashews, soaked in cool water overnight
2 Tablespoons finely ground White Chia Seeds
½ Cup + 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
Zest from 3 large Lemons
¾ Cup freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
Pinch fine Sea Salt
¼ Cup cool Water
¾ Cup melted Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil
CREAM LAYER
160ml unsweetened Coconut Cream, chilled for 2 hours
1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2-3 Cups mixed Berries, large berries halved or quartered
INSTRUCTIONS
CRUST
In the bowl of a food processor, process the almonds, coconut, and salt until finely ground. Drizzle in the maple syrup and pulse until the mixture clumps together. Use moistened fingers to press the crust into the sides, then the bottom, of a 20cm tart pan with a loose bottom. Chill.
FILLING
Rinse and drain the cashews and place them in the bowl of a blender with the ground chia, maple syrup, lemon zest and juice, turmeric, and salt. Blend on low, gradually increasing to high, gradually adding the water. Blend on high for 2-3 minutes until silky-smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. Add the melted coconut oil and blend until just combined; don't over process or the mixture could become grainy. Pour the filling into the chilled crust, and chill until firm, about 4 hours (or cover and chill overnight).
CREAM LAYER
Without tilting or shaking the cans, remove the coconut cream from the refrigerator, open the cans, and scrape the firm top part into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment, discarding the liquid. Add the maple syrup and vanilla extract and whip until the mixture holds soft peaks. When the tart filling is firm, remove from the refrigerator and top with the coconut cream and berries. Optionally chill again to firm the coconut cream, 30 minutes or up to several hours.
Carefully remove the sides of the tart pan and place the tart on a platter or cutting board. Use a large, sharp chef’s knife to slice the tart into slender wedges, wiping the knife clean between cuts. The tart keeps well, refrigerated airtight, for up to 3 days.