Chocolate Tart with Coconut Crust {gluten-free}

This decadent Chocolate Tart with Coconut Crust is the perfect romantic treat to share with your loved one!

If you’re looking to sweeten up your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, look no further. Every bite of this chocolate coconut goodness will melt the heart of your loved one and have them begging you for more! This is THE recipe to make!

And even better if your special someone is a chocolate lover, as the filling is a rich chocolate ganache — it’s chocolate at its best!. Now, don’t let the fancy name fool you, as ganache is simply chocolate heated by warmed cream and stirred to a smooth, perfect consistency.

This recipe is so easy to prepare, yet your sweetheart will think you slaved all day in the kitchen preparing this luscious Chocolate Tart with Coconut Crust — but in fact, in no-time flat your mouth-watering tarts will be done and ready for you to enjoy after a romantic dinner.

So it’s time to whip up a little sweet magic and put a spell on your guy!

You only need 4 ingredients – for the crust you’ll combine coconut and butter and for the ganache its chocolate and heavy cream. Oh yeah, and this yummy tart is gluten-free! Need I say more? Nope, as the outcome is a soft yet crunchy coconut crust smothered in smooth rich chocolate.

You can even whip up some freshly whipping cream to serve on the side. But for me, I don’t think it needs it – some things are just better left simple – brings out the pure, amazing flavors. Simply heavenly!

Chocolate Tart with Coconut Crust {gluten-free}

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 bag (14 oz.) sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup heavy cream
12 oz. good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips

Heat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a food processor, process the butter and about 1/3 of the coconut until mixture forms a ball. This will take about 1 minute. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl. Then sprinkle the remaining 2/3 of coconut over mixture. Using your hands, combine until fully incorporated.

To make the crust; divide the coconut mixture among 4 mini ceramic pie plates or tart pans and press coconut into the bottom and up the sides to form a crust. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the center begins to brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

To make the filling; add the chocolate to a medium-sized heat-proof bowl. Then to a small saucepan add the cream and let it come just to a boil over medium low heat. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let sit for 10 minutes, then stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is combined. Pour into coconut crusts and refrigerate until filling is set, 1 hour or up to 1 day.

Shower your love with this simply irresistible Chocolate Tart with Coconut Crust — and my your Valentine’s day be filled with lots of love and sweets!