Nuts about you

Hi friends!

I have a nutty, spring-y dessert for you this weekend, perfect for Easter or whatever reason you need dessert (or no reason at all, even better).

I get to do some awesome hiking in Marin today – I’m sure there will be pictures later! For now, I’ll leave you with tart & wisteria, since it’s gone bonkers over here. I LOVE wisteria – I know it’s not great to have it grow on houses, but it just looks so spectacular.

This tart is awesome! Not to toot my own horn or anything, but the whole grapefruit – tahini – coconut – chocolate – hazelnut combination is quite rad, if I do say so myself. To be fair, everyone else who ate it (the fave human & parentals) agree, so it’s not just me.

It’s also grain & gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, and paleo! So if you’ve got a gathering of peeps who have varying dietary needs, it’s perfect – light, springy & delicious.

As usual, perfect for pre & post hike snacking, dessert, breakfast, brunch, and everything in between (which is how we ate it!)

I’m on dessert duty for Passover & Easter next weekend for a few peeps, but I don’t think I’ll be making anything new – looks like it’s be a repeat of some old faves. Most likely I won’t put up a new post, so I’ll just see you guys in a couple of weeks :)

I hope you’re out enjoying the beautiful spring weather, wherever you are! California is really doing it right and I’m about to get outside for the rest of the day. Yay! Happy weekending!

Tahini Grapefruit Panna Cotta Tart with a Hazelnut Chocolate Crust

Grain free, gluten free, refined sugar free & dairy free – paleo too! Perfect for a dessert to feed an Easter crowd, if that’s your jam. Very lightly sweet, with hints of citrus and just enough chocolate to satisfy. Yield: 1 9″ tart; serves several. A Wait are those Cookies original.

For the crust:

1.75 c hazelnut flour
1/3 c unsweetened cacao powder
1/4 c unsweetened shredded coconut
heaping 1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
6 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1/4 c dark chocolate, melted

In a large bowl, stir together almond flour, cacao powder, coconut, sea salt, and baking soda. Add in vanilla, maple, and melted coconut oil and stir until completely combined. The dough will look crumbly, but you’ll be able to press it together with your fingers.

Preheat the oven to 350, and lightly grease a pie plate with coconut oil. Press the crust into the plate and up the sides with a spoon or your fingers, creating a smooth edge (or not, your call!). Poke the bottom with a fork a few times, and bake for 15 minutes.

Let cool for a few, then pour the melted chocolate into the bottom of the tart shell and use a spoon or a brush to smooth it out. Let cool completely to set the chocolate.

For the panna cotta:

1 package unflavored powdered gelatin
1/4 c grapefruit juice
1.5 cup full-fat coconut milk
1.5 tbsp vanilla bean paste
1/4 c tahini
scant 1/4 cup maple
Scant 1/4 tsp sea salt

For garnish: sliced grapefruits + toasted hazelnuts & coconut

In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the grapefruit juice. Let stand without stirring until the gelatin is moistened, about 10 minutes.

Pour the 1.5 cups of coconut milk into a small saucepan. Add vanilla, tahini, maple, and salt into it. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring consistently. Remove from the heat. Add the gelatin mixture and stir until completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Cool until lukewarm, about 5 minutes. Pour the panna cotta mixture into the cooled tart shell. Place in the refrigerator until set, approximately 4 hours. Top with sliced grapefruits, toasted hazelnuts & coconut.

Store in the fridge – keeps well overnight and is EXCELLENT for breakfast the next morning :)