Description
This no-bake chocolate orange tart features a nutty crust, bright orange marmalade, crunchy pistachios, and a creamy chocolate-tofu filling. It’s a healthy, vegan, and gluten-free dessert perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- Crust: 2 1/2 cups pecans, 1 1/2 cups pitted dates (soaked), 2 tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Orange Marmalade + Pistachios: 9 oz. orange marmalade, 1 cup roasted salted pistachios (roughly chopped)
- Chocolate Filling: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup soy milk (divided), 3 tablespoons vegan butter, 16 ounces firm tofu (blended), 3 tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Toppings (Optional): Fresh orange slices, whole and chopped pistachios, flaky salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch tart pan.
- In a food processor, blend pecans into fine crumbs. Add dates, cocoa powder, and salt. Blend until the mixture sticks together when pinched.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the tart pan.
- Spread orange marmalade evenly over the bottom of the crust, avoiding the sides.
- Sprinkle pistachios over the marmalade and press gently. Freeze the crust while preparing the filling.
- In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 1/4 cup of soy milk until smooth.
- In a saucepan, melt vegan butter over medium heat. Add 3/4 cup soy milk, blended tofu, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. Whisk until combined.
- Whisk the cornstarch mixture again and pour it into the saucepan. Cook, whisking gently, until the filling thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- Remove from heat. Whisk for 3-5 minutes to cool slightly. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate filling into the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Optional: Decorate with orange slices, extra pistachios, and flaky salt before serving.
Notes
- Adding vanilla extract after the filling has cooled slightly helps preserve its flavor.
- Firm tofu is recommended for a thicker, firmer texture.
- Finishing salt balances the sweetness and adds crunch.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To freeze, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American, French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 403 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 71 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: chocolate orange tart, vegan chocolate tart, gluten-free chocolate tart, no-bake chocolate tart, orange marmalade tart, pistachio chocolate tart