Ingredients

  • bases
  • 2 cups desiccated coconut
  • 70 gallons coconut oil
  • 80 grams maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
  • filling
  • 510 grams coconut cream
  • 150 grams maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate soda
  • pinch salt

Method

  • Pre heat oven to 180°C.
  • In a bowl combine the desiccated coconut and cacao.
  • saucepan melt the coconut oil and maple syrup, then add to the bowl and mix well.
  • Using wet fingertips, press mixture in to the bases of a mini muffin tin to form little cases.
  • Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool completely in muffin tins. Once cooled, remove from tray ready to be filled.
  • Place all filling ingredients into a saucepan over med-high heat and gently simmer for 50-60 minutes stirring regularly (every 2 minutes or so).
  • Remove from heat once caramel is quite thick, remembering mixture will thicken on cooling. Allow to cool down to room temperature before pouring into tart shells.
  • Add a teaspoon of caramel into each tart base and set in the fridge. These are best served on the same day to keep the bases crunchy.