Yogurt Cardamom Tart
We love the idea of a sweet, decadent dessert that is also good for us! Ingredients like greek yogurt, honey, almonds and dates create a healthy twist on a traditional tart.
For the recipe, see below or visit
http://food52.com/recipes/28001-yogurt-cardamom-tart
Makes 7 inch tart
Crust
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 10 dates – pitted
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil
- pinch of salt
- Place almonds, dates, coconut flakes, hemp seeds, sea salt and coconut oil in food processor. Pulse until chopped, to chunky/sticky mixture. (Add couple of tbsp of cold water if needed).
- Place mixture in springform pan, you can also use regular cake pan covered with saran wrap. Flatten out with your fingers or back of a spoon. Cool in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Yogurt Cardamom Filling
- 3 cups greek yogurt (24 oz)
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1/4 cup honey/ agave/ maple syrup
- juice of 1 lemon
- pinch of salt
- Mix greek yogurt with pinch of salt. Place yogurt in double layer cheesecloth/muslin cloth, gather up the sides and put the bundle in strainer over the deep bowl. Put in the fridge over night to drain.
- Put drained yogurt, cardamom, honey, lemon juice and salt in the food processor. Mix well and adjust for sweetness.
- Pour the yogurt mixture over the crust and tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
- Put the pan in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to set. Before serving, take the pan out of the freezer and thaw for 15 minutes.