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    Home » Recipes » Pies & Tarts

    No-Bake Raw Chocolate Grapefruit Tart with Nut Crust

    Published: Mar 21, 2016 · Last modified: Apr 26, 2022 by Leslie Kiszka / This post may contain affiliate links.

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    5 from 2 votes
    No-Bake Grapefruit Tart with Nut Crust

    This raw chocolate grapefruit tart is gluten-free, dairy-free, citrus-infused decadent chocolate tart with a hearty nut crust!

    No-Bake Grapefruit Tart with Nut Crust

    Here’s the thing about today’s recipe: I have it classified as dessert, but you might as well eat it for breakfast. It’s full of nuts, dates, honey, coconut oil, and grapefruit juice. And if it has grapefruit juice, then it’s basically breakfast. Right? Right.

    Raw. Gluten free. Dairy free. Easily made vegan by swapping honey and maple syrup or agave. No-Bake Raw Chocolate Grapefruit Tart with Nut Crust.

    No-Bake Grapefruit Tart with Nut Crust

    There are more words in the title than steps in the recipe, so don’t let the name scare you. I know some people see words like “raw” or “gluten free” in recipes and immediately think that means “bland”. Believe me – that is not the case here.

    It’s so rich and decadent that it’s hard to believe there’s no refined sugar or dairy. I brought it into the office and people lost their damn minds. One woman almost buckled at the knees when she took a bite and then falsely blamed me for ruining her diet.

    After I told her what was in it, she gawked at me for a minute before stealing two more slices and running back to her desk.

    No-Bake Grapefruit Tart with Nut Crust

    One of my secret weapons is honey. HONEY GOES WITH EVERYTHING. I put it in baked goods, on toast, in coffee (you heard me)… everything. For the crust, it works with the dates to play the part of the adhesive to hold all the nuts together.

    It also adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the filling to offset the strong, sour flavor of grapefruit – but frankly, I’d be fine leaving it out of the filling altogether to really let the grapefruit flavor shine. 

    No-Bake Grapefruit Tart with Nut Crust

    My other secret is the magical cashew. Until the last year or so, I had no idea how versatile cashews can be. They make an amazing substitute for heavy cream (as long as you plan ahead and soak them in water overnight), and that makes them my new best friend as I try to fit into last summer’s bikini.

    Now let’s talk about the crust for a second.

    No-Bake Grapefruit Tart with Nut Crust

    It’s no bake, which also means it’s not crispy or crunchy – it’s more sticky and moist. It holds together wonderfully and is the perfect accompaniment to the chocolate filling.

    But just know that we’re not talking about a graham cracker crust here – it’s raw. And so freaking good. 

    No-Bake Grapefruit Tart with Nut Crust

    So long story short, if you’re looking for a raw dessert that’s low effort (as long as you’ve got time to spare to let the cashews soak and to chill the completed tart), this is the one. You won’t be disappointed!

    After you’ve made this recipe, please consider coming back to share your experience with others by leaving a comment below with a star rating!

    No-Bake Raw Chocolate Grapefruit Tart with Nut Crust

    5 from 2 votes
    This raw chocolate grapefruit tart is gluten-free, dairy-free, citrus-infused decadent chocolate tart with a hearty nut crust!
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    Prep Time 4 hours 15 minutes
    Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
    Servings 12 slices
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    Recommended Equipment

    • Tart pan (rectangular)
    • Food processor

    Ingredients
     
     

    Nut crust

    • ½ cup raw almonds
    • ½ cup raw walnuts
    • ½ cup dates
    • 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

    Chocolate cashew filling

    • 2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water (at least 4 hours)
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup raw cocoa powder
    • ½ cup raw honey, or maple syrup
    • ½ cup grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
    • Fresh grapefruit pieces and almond slices, for garnish

    Instructions
     

    Cashew prep

    • Prep for filling, to be done the night before: Soak cashews in a bowl of water overnight (or at least 4 hours).
      2 cups raw cashews

    Nut crust

    • Spray a tart pan (with a removable bottom) with non-stick spray. Set aside.
    • In a food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until well-combined and sticky.
      ½ cup raw almonds | ½ cup raw walnuts | ½ cup dates | 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup | 1 tablespoon coconut oil | 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • Press mixture into prepared tart pan, pressing it up against the sides and fully covering the bottom.

    Chocolate cashew filling

    • In a food processor, blend cashews until mostly smooth and creamy.
    • Add vanilla, cocoa powder, honey (or sweetener of choice) and grapefruit juice. Blend until smooth and pourable.
      1 tablespoon vanilla extract | ¾ cup raw cocoa powder | ½ cup raw honey | ½ cup grapefruit juice
    • Pour into prepared crust and use a spatula to smooth out the top, if needed. Place in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
    • Top with almond and grapefruit slices just before serving. Slice and enjoy!
      Fresh grapefruit pieces and almond slices

    Notes

    Easily made vegan by swapping honey for maple syrup or agave!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Author Leslie Kiszka
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    No-Bake Grapefruit Tart with Nut Crust

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    1. Donna Martucci

      June 02, 2022 at 6:45 am

      5 stars
      What can I substitute for grapefruit I can not have it because of BP medicine.

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      • Leslie Kiszka

        June 03, 2022 at 9:21 am

        I’m not sure as I developed this as a grapefruit tart – sorry! If you try it with another citrus though, please let me know how it turns out.

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