CHOCOLATE & MATCHA TART

Time: 20 minutes
Gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free a gorgeous treat for your next special event


INGREDIENTS - Matcha Crust

3/4 cup buckinis/buckwheat grouts
1 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
150g rice malt syrup
1 tbsp matcha powder
1/2 tsp salt 

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 METHOD
1  In a food processor, process the buckinis and coconut until fine
2
Add the rice malt syrup, matcha, and salt and process until incorporated
3
Press the crust mixture a 23cm diameter tart pan
4
Chill in the fridge while starting the filling

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    INGREDIENTS - For the chocolate matcha filling
    400mL coconut cream

    200g 70% dark chocolate 
    1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
    2 tbsp matcha powder

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       METHOD
      1  Heat the chocolate, coconut cream, oil, and matcha in a pot over low heat, stirring until everything is melted and combined
      2
      Pour the filling into the crust and chill in the fridge until the filling has set
      3
      When ready to serve, dust with extra matcha powder and decorate with fresh fruit, mint leaves, and desiccated coconut

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      Toppings:
      Extra matcha powder
      Desiccated coconut
      Fresh fruit
      Mint leaves

      Chocolate Matcha Tart