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Delicious easy vegan lemon tarts garnished with fresh lemon slices

Easy Vegan Lemon Tarts

These Easy Vegan Lemon Tarts are a simple yet flavorful dessert that evokes nostalgia and brightens any gathering with their creamy, zesty filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 tarts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup almond flour (or use oat flour for a nut-free option) Substitute with oat flour for a nut-free version.
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 pinch salt
For the filling
  • 1 cup coconut cream (chilled and only the solid part) Ensure the coconut cream is chilled.
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (adjust to taste) Add more maple syrup if desired.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch To thicken the filling.
Optional for serving
  • Fresh berries For topping.
  • Mint leaves For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt. Mix until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of tartlet pans to form the crust.
  4. Bake the crusts for about 10-12 minutes until they turn light golden brown.
  5. Let the crusts cool.
Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chilled coconut cream, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, and cornstarch.
  2. Whisk or use a hand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness with additional maple syrup if desired.
  3. Once the crusts have cooled, pour the filling into each tart shell.
  4. Refrigerate the tarts for at least an hour to set.
Serving
  1. Remove the tarts from the fridge and top with fresh berries and mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

These tarts can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and frozen for up to a month. Consider experimenting with other citrus for different flavors.

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