So…. I was waiting for cherries and peaches and even tomatoes for what seemed like forever. And now, all at once I have everything. I’ve been seeing other bloggers enjoying these things for ages now, and just all of sudden local produce is ready and now it’s almost done. So sad! I have so many more recipes I want to share but maybe I wont get to. As sad as it is, I’m planning out my pumpkin and sweet potato recipes already. Expect a few more summery recipes to come though 
That being said, I guess these could be served with all different kinds of fruit. I mean really, there are so many different fruits that go well with chocolate, but cherries are up there, on my list at least.
Of course, you can make these in any kind of shape or size, even larger mini pie pans like I used in my vegan banana cream pies, or you can even make these in a mini muffin tin. I used some silicone mini muffin cups, but even if you have a metal tin you can press these into the tin and form them in the shape you want, freeze them until solid(or close to!) and then pull them out. It may be a little more difficult, but still do-able if you don’t have other options
Chocolate Cherry Mini Tarts
makes 8 – 12 mini tarts, depending on size
Crust
- 1/2 C raw almonds
- 1/2 C dried cherries
- 1/4 C Medjool dates
- dash vanilla
- 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
In a food processor, process the almonds until no large pieces remain. Remove the ground almonds and place in a bowl. Add the cherries and dates to the food processor and process again until no large pieces remain. Add in the ground almonds, vanilla and cocoa powder and process until the mixture is completely combined but still crumbly. Spoon the mixture into your preferred tin(either a mini muffin tin, mini pie plates, mini tart pans, etc) and press down firmly to form. Place the shells in the freezer until ready to use.
Filling
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp milk(any kind will work, I use almond milk)
- 1/3 C cocoa
- 1/3 C maple syrup
- enough fresh cherries to top each tart
In a food processor, completely combine the avocados, milk, cocoa and maple syrup. Process until completely smooth. Taste and add more maple syrup as desired. If your avocados are fairly large the filling may still have a slight avocado flavor, if so add a little more cocoa powder and maple syrup until it tastes right.
To assemble the tarts, remove the shells from the freezer. It’s easiest to remove the crust from the tin when it is frozen, so if serving them out of the tin, remove them first. Place a dollop of the chocolate filling in the tart and top with a cherry. Serve.
Notes:
These will last in the fridge until ready to serve, but I wouldn’t store them for more than a day.
To make them a little easier to eat, consider pitting and slicing the cherry before placing them on top and serving.
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ooh YES! this is NICE I’ll b making these this weekend thank u! As always….great recipes! so very appreciated..
What an adorable little dessert! I’ve been using avocados in sweet foods all over the place lately. I love how creamy it makes puddings and fillings.
Maryea @ Happy Healthy Mama recently posted..10 amazing health benefits of coconut oil
Oh these look wonderful!
Kathryn recently posted..august in a photo a day
These are adorable! I wish I hadn’t just finished the huge bag of cherries I had for what seemed liked forever. Hoping they’re still a decent price for another week or so because these NEED to happen.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen recently posted..Carnitas lettuce wraps with cherry peach salsa
That is one decadent looking dessert! Pretty pretty
chinmayie @ love food eat recently posted..A Vegetarian’s Thailand (Photo Post – 3)
These tarts are ADORABLE! AT first, I was wondering how on earth they could be vegan! What gorges pictures too. Chocolate and cherries are such a fabulous combination. I love them together!
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..pumpkin chocolate chip oatmeal bars.
GORGEOUS!!! I want one of these cuties right now! What a great little dessert they are. Definitely pinning them!
And let’s enjoy every last bit of summer while we still can, for squash season is already here… And I’ve already started craving them!
Oooh, these are so pretty! I love the flavors you’ve paired…chocolate + cherries are fantastic together!
Faith recently posted..Peanut Butter, Banana, & Honey Muffins
I totally know what you mean about waiting (for what seems like forever) for produce, then it’s so tough to squeeze in everything you wanted to!! These look lovely!!
Alissa N recently posted..Grilled Pineapple with Mascarpone Cream
These are so cute and look delicious! Wow, avocado in the filling, I would have never guessed!
The Café Sucré Farine recently posted..A Farewell to Summer ………. Fresh Corn, Avocado & Mango Salad w/ Citrus-Basil Vinaigrette
I’m bummed about the departure of the summer produce, too.
But these look fantastic! And the pictures. Wow! Love the ingredients in these… so healthy. I’ve bookmarked for later!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking recently posted..1st Blogiversary + Grain-free Coconut Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Balls
Wow these look superb. I love the fact that the filling is using the avocado base. This is nothing but healthy even though it doesn’t look like it…a good thing!! You can fool any one with these little beauties.
Eat Good 4 Life recently posted..Whole wheat rum raisin and oatmeal cookies
WHOA. These look so rich and decadent, who would guess that they’re healthy?! I’m sorry your summer produce season is so fleeting–now I feel guilty for blogging about peaches and corn all summer.
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies recently posted..Recipe | Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Shake
You definitely can never go wrong with cherries and chocolate – Love that these are raw!
Isn’t it crazy how quickly summer flew by, I am getting anxious for fall foodie comforts though
Heather recently posted..tomato tart
As excited as I am for pumpkin, I am so sad to think about cherry season ending. I love them paired with chocolate…especially in these tarts!
Baking Serendipity recently posted..Snickerdoodle Cups with Caramel Kisses
Wow, these are so cute and look so delicious!! Amazing photos also. I just found your blog and I am glad I did!!
Heidi – I have been meaning to tell you that these look so delicious! I love the idea of the avocado filling – I’ve never tried a dessert with avocado yet but have been meaning to! Thanks for this idea
Sonja @ A Couple Cooks recently posted..Sweet as Honey
Wow. Theese tarts are amazing. i love that you did mini-tarts, this looks so very nice with the cherry on top!
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