Mini Coconut and Cherry Tarts Recipe by Fearne Cotton

Makes 6 Mini Tarts.

Make the base:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/400°F/Gas mark 6 and line the holes of a 6-hole muffin tray with cling film.
2. To make the base, place the almonds in a roasting tray and roast for 5–6 minutes, or until a shade darker and aromatic, taking care not to let them burn. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.
3. Place all the ingredients for the base, including the roasted almonds, in the bowl of a food processor and blitz until the mixture forms a paste that sticks together when you press it between your fingers.
4. Divide the base mixture between the 6 lined muffin holes, pressing it firmly into the base and sides. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes, to set firm.
5. Once firm, remove the tray and carefully lift up the overhanging cling film from each hole to release the mini tart cases. Place the tart cases on a plate, cover and chill.

Make the Filling:

1. Remove the cans of coconut milk from the fridge without shaking. Remove the lids and carefully scoop out the very firm, set coconut cream at the top, leaving the coconut water in the cans (don't throw the water away – use it to make soups, curries, porridge or smoothies).
2. Add the thick coconut cream to the cleaned-out bowl of the food processor together with the honey, vanilla extract and salt and blitz until completely smooth.

Assemble the Tarts:

1. Remove the tart cases from the fridge and evenly divide the coconut cream between them. Add three cherry halves to the top of each mini tart and scatter over the slivered pistachio nuts.
2. Serve immediately or chill, covered, for up to 3 days (or until ready to serve).