Chocolate fruit and almond tart

Ingredients 

• 250 ml (1 cup) pitted dates
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) water
• 250 ml (1 cup) plain whole almonds
• 300 g (2 x 150 g) almond silken tofu
• 210 g (7 oz) semi-sweet chocolate, melted
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) sweetened cocoa powder

Preparation

•  Place dates and water in a small bowl. Heat in microwave for 1 minute to soften dates. Pour into a food processor.
• Add almonds and pulse until lumpy.
• Pour into a buttered tart tin. Spread well with your fingers, building up the crust slightly around the edges. Set aside to cool.
• In a bowl, vigorously whisk together tofu, melted chocolate and cocoa powder. Pour over crust and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
• Just before serving, garnish generously with fruit of your choice. For a festive, gourmet touch, decorate your fruit with a drizzle of white chocolate.

Recipe developed by nutritionist Julie DesGroseilliers (www.juliedesgroseilliers.com) for the Quebec Produce Marketing Association.