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Valentine's Day Dessert

Valentine's Day Dessert

A quick, surprisingly healthy, and flavorful dessert perfect for Valentine's Day.
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Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • Pinch salt
For the Filling:
  • 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk refrigerated overnight
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Dark chocolate shavings
  • Sprinkles

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Pie Dish or Ramekins
  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and salt. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish or individual ramekins.
    1 1/2 cups almond flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, Pinch salt
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely.
  4. Scoop out the thick coconut cream from the refrigerated coconut milk can, leaving the watery liquid behind.
    1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  5. In a blender or food processor, combine the coconut cream, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.
    1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. Pour the filling into the cooled crust.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set.
  8. Garnish with fresh raspberries and chocolate shavings. Serve cold and enjoy your Valentine's Day Dessert.
    Fresh raspberries, Dark chocolate shavings