Chocolate-Nut Tart with Dried Fruit - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Dessert

This Chocolate-Nut Tart with Dried Fruit is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Chop your favorite nuts and dried fruit to fill this tart. If desired, use toasted coconut or chopped crystallized ginger instead of toffee bits for the garnish.

Ingredients

1 refrigerated pie crust (half of 15-ounce package)
1/4 cup raspberry preserves
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips
1 cup assorted nuts (such as pecans, sliced almonds, pistachios, and hazelnuts), toasted , coarsely chopped
1 cup assorted dried fruit (such as cherries, golden raisins, cranberries, and blueberries)
Large pinch of coarse kosher salt
1/3 cup toffee bits, such as Skor(for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 °F. Press pie crust onto bottom and up sides of 10-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges, if needed. Pierce crust all over with fork. Bake until deep golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool. Spread preserves over bottom of crust.
Bring cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low; add chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in nuts, fruit, and coarse salt. Spread chocolate mixture in crust. Sprinkle toffee bits over tart. Chill until set, about 2 hours. Serve cold or at room temperature.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries, Nuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chocolate-Nut Tart with Dried Fruit good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chocolate-Nut Tart with Dried Fruit recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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