Toffee Pecan Ice Cream Tarts

Total time 1.5 hours + 4 - 5 hours freezing time | Serves 3 |Vegan | Gluten Free

Ingredients

Tart Case

• 150g medjool dates, pitted

• 75g raw cashews

• 110g raw almonds

• 35g rolled oats (gluten free, if required)

• 20g desiccated coconut

• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup

Filling

• 1 tub Toffee Pecan Ice Cream by Pana Organic

Strawberries

• 6 strawberries, for topping, sliced into quarters

Pecan Brittle

• 40g uncooked quinoa

• 40g pecans, chopped

• 10g rolled oats (gluten free, if required)

• 60mls pure maple syrup

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 tbsp coconut sugar

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 pinch sea salt

Method

Step 1: Place ice cream in fridge for 1 hour to defrost. Meanwhile, place all tart ingredients into a high-speed food processor and blend for 10 - 20 seconds, or until everything is broken down and combined. Prepare your tart cases by oiling them with coconut oil and placing a circl of baking paper on the base. Divide the crust mixture into 3 portions and press into the bottom and sides of each tart case. Place in the freezer to set for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Now it’s time to start the brittle. Preheat oven to 160°C and line a baking tray with paper. Add the quinoa, pecans, oats, chia seeds, coconut sugar and salt to a medium bowl and stir to combine. In a small saucepan, add coconut oil and maple syrup. Warm over a low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oil and syrup is combined. Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly. Arrange the contents on the lined baking tray and spread into an even thin layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn the tray around and bake for a further 7-10 minutes, until golden and caramelised. Let cool completely before breaking into small shards

Step 3: Once the tart cases are firm, remove from freezer and divide the defrosted ice-cream amongst the cases. Return to the freezer for a further 4-5 hours, or until set.

Step 4 | Assembly: Remove the tarts from the freezer and pop them out their cases. Top with the sliced strawberries and shards of pecan brittle. Serve immediately.