Desserts

Vegan Avocado Chocolate Torte

Desserts

A delicious, vegan indulgence for all to enjoy.

Vegan Avocado Chocolate Torte

Total time

8h 40min

Servings

16 servings

Difficulty

Moderate

Ingredients

  • 2 ⅓ cup (350g) hazelnuts
  • ½ cup (1350 cl) coconut oil, plus 1-2 tablespoon
  • 1 pinch salt, optional
  • 1 cup (150 g) dates, pitted
  • 1 each vanilla bean
  • ½ cup (12 cl) agave nectar
  • 5 each avocados, peeled, seeded
  • 100 cup (100 g) cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoon (10 g) goji berry powder

Method

Place hazelnuts into the Vitamix container and secure lid.

Select Variable 10. Pulse 10-15 times , using tamper to press ingredients into the blades, until you have fine crumble. Remove to a bowl.

Add 1-2 Tablespoon coconut oil and salt, to the ground nuts in the bowl. Mix to incorporate (should hold together to form a crust). Press into a spring form pan.

Place 1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut oil, dates, vanilla bean and agave into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.

Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 25 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades. Remove and place in a bowl.

Place avocados in the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.  

Add the advocado, cocoa powder and goji berry powder to the bowl with the date mixture. Mix to incorporate.

Spoon mix over top of the hazelnut crust, wrap in plastic, and place in refrigerator overnight to set.   

Slice torte just before serving.