Late Summer No Baked Fig Tart

joytafty
joytafty
Sep 8, 2018 · 2 min read

with Chia Crust and Acai Cashew Cream Filling

Make one 9 inch tart

Chia Crust

adapted from: https://wellnessmama.com/5475/chia-seed-energy-bars/

Crust Ingredients:
* 5 large dates
* 0.5 cup chia seeds
* 2 tbsp coconut oil
* 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
* a pinch of ground nutmeg
* 2 tbsp shredded coconut flakes

Crust Instructions:

  • Remove the pits from the dates and discard.
  • Pulse the dates in a food processor until they form a paste.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the date paste with the chia seeds, coconut oil, vanilla, nutmeg and coconut flakes.
  • Roll this dough into a ball and press into the bottom of a tart pan or a glass baking dish.
  • Keep in the freezer until ready to use

Acai Cashew Cream Filling

adapted from: https://www.rainbownourishments.com/acai-bowl cheesecakes/

Filling Ingredients:
* 1.5 cup raw cashews, soaked in purified water overnight
* 2 tbs coconut butter softened
* 2 tbs maple or sweetener of choice (optional)
* 1 packet frozen acai
* 0.75 cup (~1 large) chopped banana (can substitute with any creamy fruits)
* 1 tbsp vanilla extract or 0.5 vanilla pod seed scrapped
* 1 tbsp maca powder (optional)

Filling Instructions:

  • Drain the cashews and add to a blender (Blendtec) with the coconut butter and optional sweetener. Blend until smooth and creamy (using the smoothie cycle).
  • Add acai, banana, vanilla extract and maca powder to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy (using smoothie cycle).
  • Remove chia crust from the freezer. Pour the filling into the crust and chill the tart in a refrigerator while preparing the topping.

Fresh Fig Topping

Topping Ingredients:
* 5–7 medium figs (any varieties)
* 1 tbsp crusted pecans or pistachios (optional)

Topping Instructions:

  • Slice figs into 0.25 in wedges lengthwise (about 8 wedges per medium fig).
  • Arrange the fig slices into a circular floral patterns. Gently press each sig slice into the cashew cream filling.
  • If using nuts, chop them into small dices and sprinkle them on to the prepared tart.
  • Return the assembled tart to the refrigerator, if serving immediately, or chilling in the freezer if serving later.

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applying data science and machine learning to make life better. curious about application of machine learning and AI to biology.

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