Raw Apple Vanilla Tart
No baking required to prepare a naturally sweet and tangy apple tart for dessert. Originally blogged at http://www.theparticularkitchen.com
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup raw almonds, soaked for 30 minutes
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup dates, pitted (the stickier and fresher, the better)
- pinch of sea salt
For the filling
Method
- 1
Combine all crust ingredients in a food processor with an S blade and blitz until it comes together like dough. To make it stickier, add another date or two.
- 2
Press the crust into a springform cake tin (removable sides and bottom) and smooth out evenly. Place in the fridge for at least an hour.
- 3
Prepare the filling by combining the 2 peeled and chopped apples with the dates, lemon juice, vanilla, and sea salt in a food processor or blender. Whizz into a fine puree and transfer to a large bowl.
- 4
Toss the puree with the thin apple slices to coat. Set aside until ready to serve.
- 5
When ready to serve, place the apple mixture into the chilled crust and spread evenly. Remove the cake tin sides, and slice carefully. Serve with a dollop of raw cashew cream or ice cream.
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For the crust
- 1 cup raw almonds, soaked for 30 minutes
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup dates, pitted (the stickier and fresher, the better)
- pinch of sea salt
For the filling
- 1
Combine all crust ingredients in a food processor with an S blade and blitz until it comes together like dough. To make it stickier, add another date or two.
- 2
Press the crust into a springform cake tin (removable sides and bottom) and smooth out evenly. Place in the fridge for at least an hour.
- 3
Prepare the filling by combining the 2 peeled and chopped apples with the dates, lemon juice, vanilla, and sea salt in a food processor or blender. Whizz into a fine puree and transfer to a large bowl.
- 4
Toss the puree with the thin apple slices to coat. Set aside until ready to serve.
- 5
When ready to serve, place the apple mixture into the chilled crust and spread evenly. Remove the cake tin sides, and slice carefully. Serve with a dollop of raw cashew cream or ice cream.