Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Tart
A rich and creamy nut-free vegan chocolate tart made with pumpkin seed butter. Gluten-free, oil-free, and no-bake recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 7" tart
- Category: Pies & Tarts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Dessert, Vegan
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas) -- raw or lightly toasted
- 4 soft medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp dark maple syrup
- 1 tbsp smooth natural pumpkin seed butter
- 1 tbsp water
Chocolate Filling
- ½ cup unsweetened light-tasting non-dairy milk*
- 7 tbsp smooth natural pumpkin seed butter
- 6 tbsp dark maple syrup
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅜ tsp salt
Optional Toppings
- a few handfuls cacao nibs
- a handful dark vegan chocolate chips
- a handful pumpkin seeds
Instructions
1. Process all crust ingredients into a fine sticky crumble in a food processor. Transfer this mixture into a 7″ tart pan with a removable bottom. Press down into an even crust with your fingers along the base and walls of the pan. Set aside.
2. Next add all chocolate filling ingredients to the food processor and process to combine into a smooth and creamy mixture. Transfer this mixture into the prepared pie crust, flatten and even out the filling with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with desired toppings around the edges.
3. Freeze the pie for 6 hours to set. Keep the pie frozen until serving time. Thaw out lightly, then remove from the pan and cut into slices. Enjoy!**
Notes
*I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk (since I'm not nut-free myself), but another light milk can easily work for a nut-free alternative -- for example, rice milk, soy milk, or even pumpkin seed milk.
**Treat this type of dessert as you would ice cream. If left too long at room temperature or in hot weather, the pie will begin to melt. So keep frozen until ready to eat. Once you serve the pie, I recommend returning any unserved slices back to the freezer to keep them chilled.
Keywords: Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Tart (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free)