Hail Merry, Indeed: Mint Chocolate Tarts
Sunday, September 27th, 2009
I am in heaven. Absolute heaven.
So, stopping by the Dallas Whole Foods market (picking up ingredients for the gluten, sugar and dairy free scones) and I noticed a refrigerated section with locally made treats. The dark chocolate tarts drew me in immediately, but the ingredients caused me to put one in my mini-cart.
“dark cocoa, organic coconut oil, organic maple syrup, blanched almond flour, sea salt”
What?!? That’s it?
There was also a fun little note that stated the tart melts at 76 degrees. Working with coconut oil myself, I understand this well.
By the time I got home and put my groceries away, the tart was indeed melted at room temperature. I could not wait a minute longer to try it. I did not even put it on a plate (I ate it right out of the package and I am not embarrassed).
I can not even describe the decadence of this chocolate tart. The crunchy chocolate crust is almost richly sweet and bitter at the same time, as it is made from almonds and cocoa. The mint chocolate filling is the consistency of a ganache frosting. The hint of mint hits you at the same time the crust begins to fall apart in your mouth.
Now, back to the beginning. I am in absolute heaven- I am typing, eating and moaning at the same time.
Well done Merry!
