
A decadent and silky chocolate tart featuring a crunchy cocoa-infused biscuit base and a luscious two-ingredient coconut ganache. This elegant, vegan-friendly dessert is incredibly simple to prepare and perfect for impressing guests at any dinner party.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas 6). Lightly grease a 23cm loose-bottom tart tin with a little vegan margarine or butter.
Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a bag and crushing them with a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl and stir in the cocoa powder and plain flour.
Add the golden syrup and enough melted vegan margarine or butter to the crumbs, mixing until the texture resembles damp sand and holds together when pressed. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared tart tin.
Bake the tart base for 10–12 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the tin before adding the filling.
Prepare the filling by opening the chilled cans of coconut milk. Carefully scoop out the thick, solid white coconut cream from the top into a bowl, discarding the clear liquid or saving it for smoothies.
Break the dark chocolate into small pieces. Melt it in the microwave using 10-second bursts, stirring between each, or over a bowl of simmering water until smooth. Whisk the thick coconut cream and an additional tablespoon of golden syrup into the melted chocolate, beating vigorously until the mixture is glossy and free of lumps.
Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled tart base. Place in the refrigerator to set for at least 3–4 hours, or ideally overnight for the best texture.
Before serving, lightly spray with edible gold or silver glitter if desired, and top with fresh raspberries. This tart tastes even better after a day or two in the fridge.
For the best results, ensure your coconut milk is full-fat and has been chilled in the fridge for at least 24 hours to ensure the cream separates properly. If the ganache appears to separate while whisking, continue to beat it firmly; the residual heat from the chocolate will eventually incorporate the cold coconut cream into a silky finish.