RECIPE: Date and coconut crusted dark chocolate tart

A decadent chocolate tart can be part of a healthy diet if it is made without added sugar or fat.

Serves: 14

Difficulty: Easy, 50 minutes

Ingredients:

250ml (1 cup) pitted dates

125ml (½ cup) desiccated coconut

400g 80% dark chocolate

550ml low fat milk

3 eggs

200g mixed seasonal berries

Method:

1. Place the dates in a food processor and blend until a smooth paste forms.

2. Add the coconut and blend for 30 seconds until combined.

3. Remove date mixture from the blender and line the sprayed base of a 20cm tart pan. Place in the fridge until needed.

4. Chop the dark chocolate very finely.

5. Place the milk in a pot on the stove and bring to the boil, then pour over the chocolate and let it melt. Allow the chocolate milk to cool.

6. Whisk the eggs and add them slowly to the chocolate mixture, mixing well after each addition.

7. Take tart pan out of the fridge and pour the dark chocolate mixture into it.

8. Bake in the oven at 155°C for about 30 minutes. The chocolate mixture should be set, but still have a slight wobble in the middle.

9. Remove from the pan and decorate with fresh berries just before serving.