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no bake chocolate strawberry tart

No Bake Chocolate Strawberry Tart (Vegan & Gluten Free)

This no-bake chocolate strawberry tart has a crispy almond flour crust, a silky dairy-free chocolate ganache filling, and fresh strawberries on top. No oven, no eggs, no dairy, no gluten. Just chill, slice and serve.

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Crust

  • cups (225 g) almond flour
  • 6 tablespoons (40 g) cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons (90 ml) maple syrup
  • 6 tablespoons (90 ml) coconut oil

Vegan Chocolate Ganache

  • cups (360 ml) full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 cups (300 g) vegan dark chocolate, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) maple syrup
  • teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder

Topping

  • Fresh strawberries halved

Instructions
 

Make chocolate crust

  • Mix almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add maple syrup and melted coconut oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Press evenly into a 10-inch tart pan (bottom and slightly up the sides).
    Chill 30 minutes.

Make chocolate ganache

  • Microwave coconut milk in a glass measuring cup for 45 to 60 seconds until very hot but not boiling.
    Pour coconut milk over chopped chocolate.
    Let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
    Mix in maple syrup, vanilla and instant coffee or espresso powder, if using.

Assemble

  • Pour ganache into chilled crust and smooth the top.
  • Refrigerate 1–2 hours until firm.
  • Cut strawberries in half and arrange on top.
  • Slice tart with a warm knife for clean cuts.

Video

Notes

Tips
• Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamy ganache
• Pour ganache while still warm for a smooth finish
• Chill fully before slicing
• Use a warm knife for clean cuts