Beautiful sweet tart strawberries nestled in a thick and creamy chocolate ganache with a chocolate cookie crust! This easy chocolate strawberry tart comes together quickly and is easily made gluten free, vegan, low carb, AND paleo!
Strawberries are coming out my ears, and I couldn’t be happier!
Here in Oregon, the peak of strawberry season hits sometime in June. We love to visit our local (no spray) berry farms and harvest as many as we can get!
Of course my kids EAT more than they harvest…but who could blame them?!I have made this fresh strawberry chocolate tart at least four, make that FIVE times in the last month. It goes together in a flash and the results are….well…addicting!
Like a chocolate covered strawberry in tart form, the marriage of chocolate and strawberries take center stage in this luscious, quickly prepared dessert!
A buttery, chocolatey crust topped with bright, tart berries in a thick chocolate ganache.
It certainly doesn’t hurt that the the whole pie is show stopper with minimal effort OR skill! In fact, both of my daughter’s have made this dessert all on their own no problem!
You can also make this strawberry chocolate tart into multiple smaller ones for personal tarts, I use these pans.
I also love that this dessert is easily adaptable to multiple diets. Low carb, paleo, gluten free, vegan…it works for SO many!
I will give you several chocolate cookie crust options (all of which I have tried and loved!)!!
- Paleo? Use either Simple Mills Chocolate Cookies in place of the oreos, or make 1 batch of this crust.
- You could make your own gluten free chocolate shortbread too!
- Low carb? Just use Lily’s chocolate chips and this crust!
Go ahead, impress somebody!
Additional gluten free desserts that feature berries:
- These Strawberry Macaroons are also no bake, paleo, and vegan!
- Gluten Free Empanadas are filled with chocolate and berry preserves and surrounded by an wholesome gluten free and vegan crust!
- This quick and easy strawberry mousse is gorgeous!
Gluten Free Strawberry Chocolate Tart Recipe:
Did you try this? Leave a comment below!
Fresh Strawberry Pie in a Chocolate Cookie Crust - Gluten Free & Vegan
Ingredients
Crust:
- 8 oz gluten free oreo-style cookies I like KinniToos OR Simple Mills Paleo Chocolate Chocolate Cookies OR make your own gluten free chocolate shortbread (1 batch) See notes in post for additional options
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil or allowed butter
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup chocolate chips I like to use one or two 1 oz squares of unsweetened baking chocolate to reduce the sugar even further. I have also used my own homemade chocolate sweetened with either honey, xylitol, and/or stevia: use YOUR favorite!! The ratio is about 1/2 cup coconut oil or cocoa butter mixed with 1/4 cup or more cocoa powder, and 2 tablespoons preferred sweetener or more to taste!. Enjoy Life Dark Morsels are amazing too!
- 1/4 cup almond milk
Strawberry Topping:
- 1 pint strawberries stems removed, sliced
Instructions
Make the crust:
- Prepare your selected crust. Whir the the cookies or a homemade chocolate shortbread (linked above) in a food processor until you have fine cookie crumbs.
- Pulse in the oil until well incorporated.
- Press mixture into a 9" pie plate, or 8 individual tart pans. The crust will not reach the top of the pie pan...so only go about half way up!
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes in a 350 degree oven. It may seem soft upon removal, but firms up when it cools!
Make the ganache:
- While the crust cools, make your ganache by melting your choice of chocolate and milk together and stir until smooth and creamy. If you make your own chocolate, you can forgo the milk: homemade chocolate if much softer at room temperature and will need longer to to harden and will also need refrigeration. IF you decide to melt using a microwave, be careful not to get the chocolate too hot or it will seize!
- Pour ganache over your prepared crust and smooth out. Should be a nice 1/2" layer or so of chocolate.
- While the ganache is still warm, press in the strawberry halves in a circular pattern. I will cut the strawberry into smaller pieces in the middle when space gets tight!
- Chill until set!
- Top with your favorite cream if desired!
Nutrition
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These look absolutely decadent and so perfect for strawberry season right now!
Oh this is SO fun! And super easy – we are leaving for vacation this week, so an EASY Valentine’s day recipe is exactly what I needed! thank you!
This recipe with give others the impression you have a true talent to present dishes well. And it is so easy that my 10 year old granddaughter would not have a problem putting it together. It’s a fun way to celebrate any festive occasion with this tart!
This looks divine!
Strawberries and chocolate go so perfect together. Yum.
This looks delicious!
This strawberry chocolate pie looks AMAZING!!
So neat to read through all the sweet comments you gave gotten over the years for this special dessert too! I can see why it, as it all the qualities I look for in a perfect dessert, which certainly included CHOCOLATE, fresh strawberries, and cookies in the crust!
Pinned this to make on March 14th (Pi Day)!
Looks delicious! Just perfect to share with my Valentine 😉
I’m featuring it on Savoring Saturdays this week. Thanks for linking up!
This looks delicious! I am featuring it tonight on Savoring Saturdays. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a sweet Valentine’s Day. 🙂
Tessa, I have been drooling over this since I saw it! Pinned it and I’ll be featuring it this tomorrow at Savoring Saturdays linky party. I wish a had a big slice of this right now.
Yum! Another one to definitely try! 🙂 Thanks for sharing this at Savoring Saturdays!
This looks so good!
Oh boy that looks good!! Delicious in fact.
This just looks mouthwateringly good! Thanks for linking with #freefromfridays
This looks amazing, will have to try it, love the idea of the oreo base!
Oh, yum! You can’t go wrong with chocolate and strawberries!
Thanks for sharing with Waste Not Want Not Wednesday!
These look beautiful Tessa!!! Ill have to make these next time we have company!!!
Yum, what a delicious Fresh Strawberry Pie in a Chocolate Cookie Crust recipe. I can’t wait to try this! So glad I hopped by from the Waste Not, Want Not Party!
YUM! I love all of your options, what an awesome recipe to be able to enjoy, no matter what your diet is!
this is one of my favorite quick totally crowd-pleasing recipes Cristina!
This looks amazing! I am going to have to pick up some strawberries and give this a try this weekend!
Hi Tessa, Stopping by to let you know I choose your delicious pie to feature as one of my favorites from last weeks Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. Congratulations!If you get a chance, come on by and and link up again this week! We love your posts!
Blessings,
Shari
This is absolutely gorgeous! I love chocolate and strawberries, so I can see why you’ve made it often. Looks addicting! Thanks for sharing it with Naturally Sweet Tuesday 🙂 ~Aubree
Lovely tart, Tessa! I’ll be featuring it in my Hearth and Soul post this week 🙂
chocolate and strawberries…perfection..drool… Hugs P.S. I hope you will link up at my Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop tomorrow
Wow! So simple and yet do decadent! I love it with all the strawberries!
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Looks yummy, Tessa!
This looks delicious! I just started a linkup for garden harvest recipes called Eating Inside the Box! It would be awesome if you would share this with us! Please add any other recipes to any fruit/veggie category you’d like! Enjoy the harvest!
http://www.cultivatenourishing.com/strawberries/
Wow! What a lovely pie Miss!
I would love to bite into this! Yum! 😉
Thank you for sharing this at the Pure Potluck Party 😉
xo
Ella
Oh, wow! This sounds awesome!! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
Mmm, looks incredible! What a lovely combination. Thanks for sharing on Natural Living Monday!
off to pin this now… 🙂
This looks amazing, Tessa!! I’m featuring it tonight on Waste Not Want Not, thanks for sharing it 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing your great recipe with Full Plate Thursday and have a wonderful week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
chocolate and strawberries = perfection!
Thanks for sharing on Wildcrafting Wednesday!
Like a chocolate covered strawberry in a pie — YUM! Thanks for sharing on Hearth & Soul Hop. 🙂
Oooooh strawberries and chocolate together is just the best!
1 question: is 1 package just 1 sleeve of cookies? Could you specify the weight? Thanks very much, I think I might make these into mini tarts 🙂
Hi Emma! I specified in the recipe now….8 ounces, which is the whole entire package!
Oh, this looks awesome! My name is Katie and I hostInspired Weekends, open from Thursday to Thursday. I would love to have you link up!
I pinned it too…will definitely be making this in the next couple of weeks when my strawberries come in to season. Thanks for sharing (I hopped over from wildcraft wednesday).
So yummy looking! I’m preparing to make it, but had a question. Do you just use the Oreo cookie part and not the filling? I’m assuming that is the case but just wanted to make sure.
Thanks!
Hi ashley! I used the whole cookie!
My daughter made a shortbread tart. I can’t wait to show her this recipe. She will love the addition of strawberries. Thanks for sharing this on foodie friday.
Thank you for your submission on Nourishing Treasures’ Make Your Own! Monday link-up.
Check back later tonight when the new link-up is running to see if you were one of the top 3 featured posts! 🙂
This looks amazing – why aren’t all pie crusts as full of chocolate as yours and why don’t i ever make pies with strawberries like this – when strawberry season hits this is on the to do list
It is so quick and easy Johanna….your seasons are opposite ours, so you will have to wait….sigh! Thanks for stopping by and letting me know it!
Gorgeous, Tessa! And I’m sure it tastes DIVINE! 🙂
xo,
Shirley
Thank you Shirley!
Hello! You had me at strawberries and chocolate! YUM! Stopping by to say hello from the Allergy Free Wednesday linky! 🙂 Happy to connect with you 🙂 Cindy
HI Cindy, and welcome!
Oh my, what a wonderful, wonderful tart! Chocolate and strawberries taste so good together, and this looks beautiful too!
Tessa, this is a wonderful Fresh Strawberry Pie with all that Chocolate. I love the combination it is a real winner! Hope you are having a great week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
oooh…decadent, chocolatey and all natural ingredients. I’m hooked.
This looks soooo good!
Nevermind what you think about the pics – your PICS made me DROOL ! and that says it all .. for once I have everything on hand, will make tonight.
Have a nice day!
Awesome Linda, PLEASE return and let me know how it turned out for you and which crust you decided on!
Wow wow wow wow wow how many times can I write WOW? Im totally pinning this and I love how you include a grain-free option as I have a friend who doesnt eat a lot of grains and I could totally make this for her! thanks so much, found you through the Whole Foods blog carnival.
Blessings!
Enjoy Old Fashioned Housewife!! Thanks for stopping by!
Chocolate heaven!!! and with strawberries, no less ☺ This looks just dreamy and I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing this week in our recipe hop!
Scott just shed a tear! 🙂
Perfect combination Tessa. What a great treat for your family. Thank you for sharing with us.
Hugs,
–Amer
This looks so yummy! And for what its worth, I think your pictures are beautiful!
Thank you Paige…I think it is because there are so many darn talented food photographers out there, and I want to figure out how to do it too!
Fabulous, and easy!! Those look so tempting!!! Love them.
Maybe try again?
Try what again Sandra?
Tessa!! You’ve done it again! that looks outrageously delicious! i love the choc/strawberry combo! fantastic. simply fantastic!!