Recipes Desserts Pies & Tarts Fruit Tarts Raw Berry Tart with Coconut Cream 5.0 (1) 1 Review Chef Angèle Ferreux-Maeght’s nutty tart, made with almond flour and hazelnuts, is the perfect dessert for a late-summer dinner party because there’s no oven required. Sweet, gooey dates hold the crust together, and the entire dish can be prepared a day in advance and pulled out of the fridge right before you eat. Slideshow: More Pie and Tart Recipes By Angèle Ferreux-Maeght Updated on August 2, 2023 Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Tested by Food & Wine Test Kitchen Recipes published by Food & Wine are rigorously tested by the culinary professionals at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios in order to empower home cooks to enjoy being in the kitchen and preparing meals they will love. Our expert culinary team tests and retests each recipe using equipment and ingredients found in home kitchens to ensure that every recipe is delicious and works for cooks at home every single time. Meet the Food & Wine Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Joanna Van Mulder Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Yield: 8 to 10 Ingredients 3/4 pound Medjool dates 2 cups hazelnuts (1/2 pound) 1/4 cup almond flour Gray sea salt 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) unsweetened coconut cream (see Note) 2 tablespoons agar flakes (see Note) 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting 12 ounces blackberries and/or raspberries Microbasil (optional), for garnish Directions In a medium bowl, cover the dates with water and let soak for 2 hours; drain. Pit the dates. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts until coarsely chopped. Add the dates, almond flour, a pinch of salt and 6 tablespoons of the coconut oil and pulse until the dough just comes together. Turn the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet. Top with a sheet of parchment paper and press the dough into a 10-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick. Freeze the crust until firm, at least 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the coconut cream and agar to a simmer, whisking to dissolve the agar. Remove from the heat and whisk in the 1/4 cup of confectioners’ sugar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Scrape into a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until chilled and firm, at least 1 hour. Carefully transfer the tart shell to a platter and peel off the top sheet of parchment paper. Using a hand mixer, beat the coconut cream mixture at high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spread it all over the tart shell, leaving a 1/4-inch border, and top with the berries. Loosely cover the tart and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and garnish with microbasil, if desired. Serve cold. Make Ahead The tart can be refrigerated overnight. Notes Coconut cream and agar, a natural thickener, are available at Whole Foods and on amazon.com. Originally appeared: August 2017 Rate It Print