Rich and decadent no-bake vegan chocolate tart with an oreo cookie crust and a chocolate ganache pecan filling. Easy and insanely delicious!
My brother-in-law officially declared this vegan chocolate tart the best dessert he’s ever eaten! Which is high praise considering he’s quite the foodie too.
And really….this dessert is awesome! It’s pure chocolate blissed out heaven.
Crushed oreos and melted vegan butter form the perfect crumbly, chocolatey base, and chocolate ganache with an ample dose of roasted, salted pecans provide the most beautifully smooth, decadently rich filling.
The salty crunch from the nuts provides the perfect foil for the smoothness and creaminess of the chocolate ganache.
It literally took me 20 minutes to make this vegan chocolate tart from start to finish!
Well…not including the chilling time required for the pie to set, but that’s hands off time anyway. Twenty minutes of super-fun hands-on involvement and this dessert is done. So it’s very easy and very rewarding.
And if you love no bake desserts, then you’ll also love our delicious vegan no bake cookies!
How to Make Vegan Chocolate Tart
You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.
- To make the oreo base, just add oreo cookies (no need to remove the white filling) to a food processor and process into crumbs.
- Then add melted vegan butter and process it in briefly so that the crumbs are coated.
- Press it down into a pie dish. Place into the freezer to set while you prepare the filling.
- To make the chocolate ganache filling break some vegan chocolate into pieces (or you can use chocolate chips) and add to a mixing bowl.
- Then heat some coconut cream to a simmer and pour over the chocolate.
- Let it sit for a minute and then whisk it with a hand whisk until you have a thick chocolate sauce.
- Add the pecan nuts and fold in.
TIP: Any vegan chocolate will do here, but it’s important that you choose one that you like the taste of. There isn’t any added sugar to the chocolate ganache so if you choose a dark chocolate that is quite bitter and not very sweet, then that’s how your ganache filling will taste. So make sure you like the taste of the vegan chocolate or chocolate chips that you use.
- Pour the chocolate ganache pecan filling over the top of your crushed oreo pie base and smooth it down.
- Then place the tart into the fridge to set for a few hours.
- When it’s completely firm and set, decorate the top with chocolate shavings.
- Slice and serve!
Recipe Q&A
If you use a gluten free vegan sandwich cookie instead of Oreos for the crust then this dessert can definitely be gluten-free.
Yes, it’s perfect to make in advance, because it keeps very well in the fridge for up to a week. It also takes some time to set so if you want to make it the night before you need it and let it set overnight, this is perfect for that.
Storing and Freezing
Keep it covered in the fridge and serve it directly from the fridge. It will stay fresh for 7 days in the fridge.
It’s freezer friendly for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge.
More Vegan Chocolate
- Vegan Chocolate Pie – if you like this chocolate tart, then our chocolate pie will also be right up your street!
- The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake – It seriously is!
- Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes – Classic cupcakes at their finest.
- Vegan Chocolate Brownies – Triple chocolate!
- Homemade Vegan Chocolate – From scratch chocolate!
- Vegan Chocolate Muffins – Double Chocolate
Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!
Vegan Chocolate Tart
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 28 Oreos
- ⅓ cup Vegan Butter (75g) Melted
Chocolate Ganache Filling:
- 2 cups Chopped Vegan Chocolate or Vegan Chocolate Chips (350g)
- 1 ¼ cups Canned Coconut Cream (300ml) Unsweetened
- 1 ½ cups Roasted Salted Pecans (165g)
For Decoration:
- Vegan Chocolate Shavings
Instructions
- Add the oreos to the food processor and process into fine crumbs.
- Add melt vegan butter and process again until all the crumbs are coated.
- Spray a 9-inch round pie dish with non-stick spray and then pat down the oreo crust firmly working it a little up the sides of the dish. Place into the freezer to set while you prepare the filling.
- Add the vegan chocolate pieces or chocolate chips to a bowl. Heat the coconut cream to a simmer (you can do this either in a saucepan on the stove or in the microwave, just keep a careful watch on it if you’re doing it in the microwave so it doesn’t boil, you just want it to reach a simmer) and then pour the hot coconut cream over the top of the chocolate making sure all the chocolate is covered. Let it sit for a minute for the chocolate to melt and then whisk it with a hand whisk until you have smooth chocolate sauce.
- Add the pecan nuts and fold into the chocolate.
- Pour the chocolate ganache filling out over the oreo crust and smooth down evenly. Place into the fridge for a few hours* to set completely.
Notes
- This will take at least 4 hours to set properly and may be even longer. So it’s ideal if you can just leave it overnight in the fridge.
- Keep it stored in the fridge and enjoy within 1 week.
Nutrition
*This recipe was previously published under the name ‘Vegan Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie’ (you can maybe see why it needed a new name). The recipe is largely the same as before, we have just updated the text and photos.
Just prepared this lovely tart for our early Valentines celebration. Made as written but with walnuts. Tasted glorious as I licked, umm cleaned the bowl. Can’t wait. Thanks for such a simple to follow recipe.
You’re welcome Michelle! Thanks so much for the great review!
Do you think I can use canned Coconut milk instead of the cream?
Yes you can.
This looks lovely! Do you think it would be O.K. to use a plain soy creamer instead of the coconut cream? Thank you and Happy Holidays! 🙂
Hi Aimee, yes I think that would work! Happy Holidays to you too!
This was so easy & so decadent. I didn’t have pecans so just threw in some almonds & cranberries to the chocolate mix. Plus one of the chocolate bars already had nuts in so it worked wonderfully.
Awesome! So glad it worked out well Nikki!
Hi Alison,
Is coconut cream different from tinned coconut milk?
Yes it is a slightly richer/creamier version of coconut milk, usually found in the same section of the supermarket as the coconut milk. If you can’t get hold of it though you can use coconut milk instead.
This was delicious, rich and decadent. I made this with vegan almond/orange chocolate and added dry roasted peanuts with walnuts which is what I had to hand. Thank you.
Hi Allison,
Great recipe! While setting in the fridge, the coconut cream separated from the chocolate creating a marbled effect at the surface of the tart, do you know why this could be and how I could prevent it from happening next time? Thanks x
Hi Tamsin, I have never experienced that so I am very surprised to hear that happened. Did you use canned coconut cream?
Loved it!!! So easy and quick to make and super super tasty ????
Thanks Karina!
Delicious! Made this in individual little ramekins. Very decadent and rich, perfect for me (a chocolate lover). Roasted salted pecans really took this to the next level.
So glad you enjoyed it Emma! Thanks for the great review.
Delicious, easy and a success! The non vegans loved it. Now when I make it they are watching and waiting for it to set. Thanks so much!
Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!
Great recipe, thanks! Have made this twice now to take to buffet lunches, and every scrap of it has been eaten. So easy to make too. 🙂
Am now wondering about whether this can be adapted to a nut-free version for those who have allergies. And I’m tempted to try replacing the volume of pecan nuts with quartered prunes and some orange zest… Do you think this might work…?
Hi Elizabeth, you can leave out the nuts altogether, or add in quartered prunes or raisins or any dried fruits and orange zest and it would also be delicious! 🙂
Hello! I really want to try this goodness ♥
Would the crust work also if I use 300 gr of small shredded coconut (not flour, more like grated) along with the vegan butter?
I’d also love the idea of a color contrast between a whiter crust and a darker chocolate filling.
Thank you so much, your recipes are the best!
Hi Esmeralda, I think what might work is if you do something like what we did as a filling for our vegan bounty bars! 🙂
Hi Alison,
I love all your cakes(those that I made so far and it`s quite a few), but this is my personal favorite! So good, I could eat more than a slice in one go 🙂
Awesome! So happy you like it! Thanks for the wonderful review. 🙂
Hi Alison, this tart is amazing! It’s super easy to make and the taste of it is so delicious. I always give it to my non-vegan friends to try to see their reaction, and I can tell you it never disappoints haha. I will do this again for sure. I used a 10-inch round pie dish since I had that already, it came out good but I think next time I will use a bit more Oreos because the crust was a bit thin. Any suggestions?
So glad you like it Christian! Thanks for the awesome review! Yes, I’m thinking it’s because my pie dish is 9″ round so for a 10″ it may be a bit thin. You can definitely increase the crust proportions. I would probably try 42 oreos and 1/2 cup (112g) vegan butter. And see how you go with that. I ‘think’ that would be enough vegan butter but just play that by ear. 🙂
Absolutely adore this tart and make it frequently. Do you think it would work using white chocolate instead of dark?
Hi Paul, so glad you like it! Thanks for the wonderful rating. I think white chocolate would work the same way and would be delicious. 🙂