Author Notes
Even though it's *technically* a tart, this was all I ate on Pi Day last year. As much as I wished it were summer, so I could make a really good fruit pie or tart with all the fresh peaches and berries, we can’t always get what we want. So I settled (and by settled, I mean I was perfectly happy to select) chocolate and cherry preserves. With regards to the mousse filling, you can use your preferred recipe, be it vegan (made with nondairy milk or avocados) or filled with cream and egg whites. As long as these decadent things exist, life will be pretty good. So grab a fork and cup of coffee and dig in! Recipe inspired by Oh, Ladycakes. —Rebecca Firkser
Test Kitchen Notes
The finished tart was delicious. The salty, cinnamon-flavored crust paired perfectly with the bittersweet chocolate. And the cocao nibs and walnuts added crunch and texture. While the directions say to add espresso and whiskey to the chocolate mousse I feared it would mess up the consistency of the mousse, so I added them to the melted chocolate instead. The tart also needed some more time to set up; a few hours did the trick for me. —Angela
Ingredients
- Pretzel Crust
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2 cups
pretzels
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5
cinnamon graham crackers
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1 tablespoon
coconut sugar
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1/2 teaspoon
cinnamon
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6 to 8 tablespoons
solid coconut oil
- Filling
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3 cups
your favorite chocolate mousse (Editors' note: We're partial to this one: https://food52.com/recipes...)
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2 tablespoons
whiskey
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2 tablespoons
espresso
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1/4 cup
cherry preserves
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1 or 2 tablespoons
cocoa nibs
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Chopped walnuts and cashews
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Shredded coconut
Directions
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For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a tart pan with a removable bottom (I use canola spray). Combine pretzels, graham crackers, sugar, and cinnamon in a food processor and grind until they are flour-like crumbs. Add the coconut oil and pulse until crust resembles wet sand. Press this mixture into a tart pan with your fingers, then use the bottom of a measuring cup to really press it all in. Bake 7 to 10 minutes, checking for the last 3 minutes to make sure it’s not burning. Remove from oven and set on a baking sheet (in case anyone happens to move your tart, we won’t have no surprises re: Removable bottom pan/tart all over floor/etc) to cool.
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For the filling: Make the mousse according to directions, adding the espresso and whiskey. Pour mousse into crust and refrigerate.
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For the topping: Spoon the preserves over the chocolate layer of the tart. Sprinkle one tablespoon of cocoa nibs over the preserves. Stud the top with chopped nuts and coconut. Ready your forks!
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