Thursday, June 30, 2011

Cocoa Mango and Nut Tart

So finally I am adding another recipe.  I keep making delicious things, taking pictures, then forgetting to write down the ingredients I used because most of the time I just wing it and see what happens.  I'm sure we can all relate.  Anyway, THIS time around I was determined to provide a recipe for this delicious mango tart I made.

This tart was definitely a winner at my house, we ate it all within a couple of days because you keep wanting to have another slice.  I found it better to keep in the fridge as it was a little softer than if kept in the freezer, and you will eat it so quickly that there is no need to freeze it.  It's also easy to make, all you need is a couple of ripe mangoes and some nuts!

Cocoa, Mango and Nut Tart




Crust:
1 cup Almonds 
1 cup Walnuts
1/4 cup Macadamias
1/4 cup Raisins
10 Dates
10 Figs
1/4 cup Coconut Oil

Filling:
1 cup Macadamias (Cashews would work too) soaked
2 cups (about 2 Mangoes) diced Mangoes
honey/agave to taste

Cocoa Topping:
1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
1/4 cup Honey/Agave
pinch of sea salt
2 tbs Water & Coconut Oil

Place ingredients for crust in food processor and blend thoroughly.  Form into a 8-11 in pie dish, depending on how thin you want it (or whatever you have available!).  Blending ingredients for filling in blender/processor, adding water if necessary.  Fill on top of crust.  Freeze this until solid so it is easier to spread the Cocoa Topping.  Once frozen, mix everything for the cocoa topping, and spread on top of pie.  Eat, love, enjoy.