No Added Sugar Peppermint Crisp Tart (Banting, Keto, Diabetic-friendly)

This is a proper South African classic, done the Caring Candies way. Rich, creamy, minty and indulgent, without the sugar.

You’ve got a nutty almond-coconut base, a smooth caramel layer, and a light whipped filling packed with mint chocolate and crunchy toffee mint pieces. It hits all the right notes and still fits a low-carb lifestyle.

Servings

6–8 portions

Prep Time

20 minutes

Bake Time (base only)

8–10 minutes

Chill Time

1–2 hours recommended

Ingredients

For the Base

• 375ml almond flour
• 30ml xylitol
• 60ml salted butter (melted)
• 60ml desiccated coconut

For the Caramel

• 80ml salted butter
• 80ml double thick cream
• 30ml xylitol

For the Filling

• 3 Caring Candies Mint Chocolate Bars (grated)
• 375ml whipping cream
• 45g Caring Candies Toffee Mint Little Lovies (crushed)

Method

Base

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Mix almond flour, xylitol and coconut in a bowl.
3. Add melted butter and combine until evenly moist.
4. Press firmly into a pie dish.
5. Bake for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
6. Remove and allow to cool completely.

Caramel

1. Melt butter in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
2. Cook until it turns a light golden brown.
3. Add cream and xylitol, whisking continuously.
4. Cook for about 1 minute until thickened and slightly sticky.
5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Keep it warm but not hot.

Filling

1. Refrigerate chocolate bars, then grate or chop finely.
2. Crush the toffee mint humbugs in a bag using a rolling pin.
3. Whip cream until just before stiff peaks.
4. Fold in caramel, ¾ of the chocolate, and ¾ of the crushed sweets.
5. Spread evenly over the cooled base.
6. Top with remaining chocolate and crushed sweets.

Finish

• Chill for 1–2 hours before serving for best texture.
• Slice and serve cold.

Serving Ideas

• Garnish with fresh mint leaves
• Add extra grated chocolate on top
• Serve with a dollop of cream

Tips

• Don’t overwhip the cream, keep it light and airy
• Caramel must be slightly warm when folding in
• Chill time improves structure and flavour

Shop the Ingredients

Use Caring Candies products for best results:

• almond flour
• xylitol
• Caring Candies Mint Chocolate Bars
• Caring Candies Toffee Mint Little Lovies