Pomegranate Kiwi Chocolate Cream Tart

Chocolate Cream Pie
Pomegranate and kiwi cream pie for the holidays.

Vata: Neutral

Pitta: Decreases

Kapha: Neutral

Season: Winter

Gluten free, white sugar free, dairy free yummy winter solstice dessert. Since this is made with coconut and nut cream, it can be combined with fruit. This scrumptious, alkalizing treat is a holiday favorite in our household. Choose your favorite in-season fruits to modify for different occasions.  

Crust:

1 and a half cups dried mango pieces

1 cup raw almonds

Pinch of pink himalayan rock salt

2 Tablespoons maple syrup

Directions: 

  1. Blend first three ingredients in blender, then add maple syrup to create dough. 
  2. Line 8 inch round pan with parchament paper, put down one layer of crust. Chill in freezer.

Chocolate Layer:

2-3 oz Valrhona (or other) baking disks or chocolate

1 Tablespoons coconut oil

Quarter cup palm sugar

Quarter cup cup nut milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions: 

  1. Melt first two in double boiler; then add rest of ingredients until all melted
  2. Remove from heat. Add vanilla.
  3. Spread quarter inch layer over almond crust. Return to freezer

Creme Layer:

1 cup raw cashews (soaked 2-3 hours)

1 cup coconut cream

2 Tablespoons coconut oil

One third cup coconut yogurt

Quarter cup maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon powdered maca root

Directions: 

  1. Puree nuts and add rest of ingredients
  2. Spread over chocolate layer

Fruit Layer:

Decorate with fresh pomegranate seeds, kiwi or sugar-free cranberry sauce (pictured).

Serves: 6-8

Preparation time: 20 minutes plus chill and soak time

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