Chocolate Tart Orange Marmalade (Printable Version)

Rich chocolate tart topped with orange marmalade and crunchy pistachios on a pecan crust.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 1/2 cups pecans
02 - 1 1/2 cups pitted dates, soaked in hot water for 5 minutes, drained
03 - 2 tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder
04 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Orange Marmalade and Pistachios

05 - 9 ounces orange marmalade, room temperature
06 - 1 cup roasted salted pistachios, roughly chopped

→ Chocolate Filling

07 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch, rounded
08 - 1 cup soy milk, divided
09 - 3 tablespoons vegan butter
10 - 16 ounces firm tofu, pressed and blended until smooth
11 - 3 tablespoons Dutch cocoa powder
12 - 2/3 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ Toppings (Optional)

14 - 1 to 2 navel oranges or preferred orange, thinly sliced
15 - Roasted and salted pistachios, whole and roughly chopped
16 - Finishing salt such as Sel de Gris or Maldon

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Grease a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. In a blender or food processor, pulse pecans until fine crumbs form. Add drained dates, cocoa powder, and salt; blend until combined. Add a splash of water if necessary to form a sticky mixture that holds when pinched. Press evenly into the greased tart pan.
02 - Spoon the orange marmalade evenly onto the bottom of the crust, avoiding the sides. Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the marmalade and gently press them down. Place the crust into the freezer while preparing the filling.
03 - Whisk cornstarch and 1/4 cup soy milk in a small bowl until smooth. Melt vegan butter over medium heat in a saucepan. Add remaining 3/4 cup soy milk, blended tofu, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar; whisk to combine. Pour in cornstarch mixture, stirring continuously until thick pudding forms. Remove from heat and whisk for 3 to 5 minutes to cool. Stir in vanilla extract.
04 - Retrieve crust from freezer and pour the filling over the marmalade layer, smoothing the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
05 - Once set, garnish with thinly sliced oranges arranged decoratively. Sprinkle with additional pistachios and finishing salt to taste. Serve sliced.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Pressing the tofu and blending it smooth ensures a creamy, dairy-free filling.
02 - Soaking dates softens them for easier processing and improves crust texture.

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