Vegan chocolate and cherry dessert

Name: Vegan chocolate and cherry dessert
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Unsweetened cocoa powder 0.8 cup; Glucose syrup 5.25 oz; Coconut oil 7 ½ tbsp; Black cherried in syrup (drained weight) &frac13; cup; Almonds 2.8 oz; Fine salt ½ tsp

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277

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Energy Kcal 277
Carbohydrates g 17.1
of which sugars g 7.2
Protein g 5.4
Fats g 20.8
of which saturated fat g 13.04
Fiber g 5.1
Sodium mg 273

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 10 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low
Note + 30 min. of cooling

PRESENTATION

This vegan chocolate cherry dessert is inspired by the Anglo-Saxon fudge tradition—seriously good stuff—offering those tender, melt-in-your-mouth squares that are really hard to resist. Each piece has that classic moist texture—kinda like fudge, but with a lighter, plant-based twist. And look, without using dairy, butter, or eggs, this treat still delivers a really bold and sweet finish.

The star of the show? The mix of rich cocoa and bursts of tangy sour cherry. It's a true vegan chocolate cherry cake experience. Whole almonds add a crunchy twist to every bite. Though, some might swap in hazelnuts, walnuts, or pistachios to mix things up. And here's the thing: the almond and cherry combo is perfect for those who crave a powerful, fruity punch in their dessert.

What's great about this dessert is how it fits right in with all the vegan-friendly recipes people are sharing today. It's both creamy and easy to slice—perfect for parties or a quick, sweet snack at home. And you know what? These squares come together without any fuss, delivering pure vegan black forest cake goodness with a modern twist.

For those seeking a vegan chocolate cherry dessert that stands out from typical cakes or tarts, this no-bake, soft fudge style is a hit. Plus, because it's dairy-free and egg-free, it shows how creative you can be with plant-based chocolate cherry dessert ideas. Whether you stick with the almond and cherry, or experiment with your favorite nuts, you’re guaranteed a rich, gooey, and golden bite every time.

I gotta say, it's the kind of dessert that leaves everyone smiling after the first taste—fitting perfectly into any lineup of treats whether you're looking to impress or just want to enjoy a sweet, satisfying moment. For real.

How to prepare Vegan chocolate and cherry dessert

To prepare the vegan dessert with cocoa and black cherries, pour the unsweetened cocoa powder 1, glucose syrup 2, and salt 3 into a bowl

and the coconut oil 4. Mix until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Add the whole almonds and syruped black cherries 5. Line a 20x10 cm (8x4 inches) rectangular mold with parchment paper and pour the mixture into it 6.

Let it crystallize in the freezer for 30 minutes 7. Remove the dessert from the mold 8 and cut it into cubes about 3x1.5 cm (1.2x0.6 inches); serve the vegan dessert with cocoa and black cherries while still cold 9!

Storage

The vegan dessert with cocoa and black cherries can be stored in the freezer for a week.

Advice

You can replace the almonds with hazelnuts or walnut kernels.

Trivia

Fudge is an Anglo-American dessert made with butter, sugar, and milk. The result of cooking these ingredients together is a sugary, elastic paste with a very intense flavor.

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