Orange Chocolate Ganache Torte
By
Boni Buchanan (courtesy of Daniels Troia of Zia’s Cafe in Towson, MD)
A chocolaty rich dessert with a healthy twist.
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
0 minutes
Total time
20 minutes
Yield
16 Servings
Ingredients
3 cups cashews (raw, soaked in water 2 to 4 hours, then drained)
3⁄4 cup agave nectar (raw)
1⁄2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1⁄4 cup orange juice (fresh)
5 tablespoons lecithin granules
1 cup coconut butter (raw)
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup dates
2 cups walnuts (chopped)
berries
Instructions
Filling:
Blend cashews, agave nectar, cocoa powder, vanilla, orange juice, lecithin granules, coconut butter and orange zest in a Vita-Mix blender or food processor until very smooth.
Crust:
Pulse dates and walnuts in food processor until you have a sticky yet slightly chunky consistency. Press into a 9-inch spring form pan or individual tart pans. Pour blended torte mixture into pan and refrigerate 6 hours or more.
Notes
This recipe is considered "live" because all the ingredients are freshly ground and not baked.
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