No Bake Chocolate Ganache Tart

You’re going to love this vegan, no-bake chocolate ganache tart. It’s a creamy, melted dark chocolate ganache filling in an Oreo cookie crust separated by a layer of tasty cherry jam. Break free from the oven this summer and indulge in this decadent chocolate delight.

I love a great pie or tart. But I don’t always love having to turn on the oven in the summer to bake them. That’s why this no-bake chocolate cherry tart is the perfect summer dessert for all the chocolate lovers out there.

It’s rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. And the best part? It’s surprisingly easy to make! The whole thing comes together in about 15 minutes. But you will need to be a little more patient while it sets and firms up in the fridge before you can eat it. It’s definitely worth the time. Trust me, if I can do it, you can do it.

When the weather is hot, no bake treats like my gluten free peanut butter pie or my refreshing mint pie are the way to go!

Why you'll love this recipe

• First and most obvious, it’s no-bake. You don’t even need to turn on the oven on those hot days to enjoy this delicious Black Forest tart.
• It's a chocolate lover’s dream. Beautifully dense, rich chocolate poured into an Oreo crust that will just melt in your mouth.
• So easy - It’s gloriously fancy while being surprisingly simple to make. 
• It's gluten free & vegan as written.

Ingredient Notes

You just need a few simple ingredients and cooking methods to make this GF chocolate tart.

• Gluten free Oreo crust - I like to make my own gluten-free oreo crust. It only requires 2 ingredients and is super simple to make. But you can also use a store bought crust if you prefer.
• Vegan heavy cream (or full fat coconut milk) - I like to use the vegan heavy cream from Silk. Feel free to use your favorite.
• Almond extract - Almond enhances the cherry flavoring throughout the ganache.
• Vegan dark chocolate - My favorite baking chocolate brand is Scharffenberger and I used the 62% dark chocolate bar for this recipe.  You can also use Allergen free chocolate chips, like Enjoy Life brand, in place of the chopped chocolate.
• Vegan butter - I used Country Crock plant butter for this recipe.  If you're not dairy free, use regular butter in the same measure.
• Cherry jam (approximately 8 ounce jar)
• Vegan whipped cream, fresh cherries and chocolate shavings for serving.

See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.

Substitutions & Variations

• Not vegan - you can use regular, dairy-based heavy whipping cream, unsalted butter and whipping cream in the same measurements.
• Don’t have or don’t like cherries? You can easily substitute raspberry or strawberry jam and fresh berries.
• Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips in place of the chopped dark chocolate if you’d like.

How to make this no bake chocolate tart

STEP 1: Heat the heavy cream and almond extract in a saucepan over medium heat until it is barely simmering, stirring occasionally. This should take about 7-8 minutes.

STEP 2: Add the butter to the chocolate. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and allow it to sit for 5 minutes undisturbed. Do not stir yet.

STEP 3: After the chocolate mixture has been sitting for 5 minutes, stir or whisk the chocolate until it's smooth.

STEP 4: Spread the cherry jam into an even layer in the bottom of the tart shell.

STEP 5: Pour the chocolate ganache over the cherry filling and use an offset spatula to spread it into an even layer. Then refrigerate until set.