The plant-based refreshing Vegan Lemon Tart is a gluten and nut-free dessert. This zesty and sweet dish is ideal for dinner, parties, and get-togethers. The tart crust is the main element that elevates the dish’s flavor. It tastes best when fresh strawberries or blueberries are topped on this dish. Without any worry, you can prepare this yummy recipe. It is a simple and classy dessert that everyone will like its taste. Let’s start this recipe.

Vegan Lemon Tart

Equipment

  • Tart pan
  • Saucepan
  • Food Blender
  • Dough roller

Ingredients

  • Tart Crust
  • All-purpose flour 1 1/4cups
  • Vegan Butter 1/3cup
  • Granulated sugar, 3tbsps
  • Cold water 2tbsps

Lemon Filling

  • Canned coconut cream 1 3/4cups
  • Granulated sugar 1/2cup, or add according to taste
  • Fresh lemon juice 1/3cup
  • Cornstarch 1/3cup. You can also add corn flour.
  • Vanilla extract 1tsp
  • Turmeric a pinch
  • Salt, add according to taste. It’s optional. You can skip it.

For topping

  • Dairy-free cream
  • Fresh berries, or strawberries

Instructions

Preparation of lemon tart

  1. First, we will preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
  2. Next, take a food blender. Add all crust ingredients such as all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, vegan butter, and water to this blend.
  3. Blend all ingredients until it smooths.
  4. When crust dough is formed, keep in the fridge for half an hour.
  5. After that, shift this dough to a floured surface.
  6. Make the thin circles of this dough by using a dough roller.
  7. Repeat the same steps to make 6-7 pastries crust.
  8. Now, place this pastry crust in the greased tart pan.
  9. Adjust the crust to a tart pan, and cut its extra edges.
  10. For 15-20 minutes bake the crust or until it’s brown.
  11. When tarts are baked, cool it for 5-10 minutes.
  12. Set aside the tarts, and prepare the filling.

Making of Lemon Tart Filling

  1. Take a large non-stick saucepan. Add all lemon tart filling like coconut cream, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, turmeric, and salt to this saucepan.
  2. Whisk all ingredients until cornstarch dissolves into this mixture.
  3. Over a medium heat, cook all ingredients for 10-15 minutes.
  4. During cooking, continuously stir the mixture to make it lumps-free.
  5. You can also use a food blender to make a smooth mixture.
  6. Once the mixture is prepared, shift it into the cooked tart crust.
  7. Before serving, chill the lemon tarts in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours.
  8. Serve the chilled lemon tart with vegan ice cream.

Topping Ideas

  1. You can top the tasty lemon tart crusts with
  2. Sliced fresh raspberries, and strawberries
  3. Whipped fat-free cream
  4. Garnished lemon zest
  5. Sprinkler over chopped nuts
  6. A few fresh mint leaves

Alternatives

Gluten-free: To make the tarts gluten-free, you can use almond or gluten-free flour as substitutes.
Coconut-free: If you don’t like coconut, you can skip the coconut cream. Instead of using this, you can add dairy-free milk, tofu, and cornstarch. Whisk all ingredients and blend it. Simmer this mixture on the burner for 10-15 minutes until its consistency thickens.

Tips

Use measuring cups to make perfect lemon tarts.
Blend all the ingredients in a high-quality food blender to make a creamy and lumps-free mixture.
Don’t overbake the crust otherwise, its color will be dark and brown.

Notes

Dry and Wet Mixture Solution: If your crust batter is too dry, you may add extra water to make it smooth. If the mixture is wet, add flour and mix it.

Storage Information

Refrigerate: You can store the tarts without adding topping for 4 to 5 days.
Freezer: To freeze, tightly wrap the tarts and store them in airtight jars. Freeze it for one month.

FAQs

How do we make this lemon tart gluten-free?
You can use gluten-free flour in place of whole-wheat flour. You can also add coconut, or almond flour as an alternative.

What other citrus fruits do we add to make tarts?
Instead of using lemons, you may use other citrus fruits like oranges or lime. Its taste will be different.

How do we prevent the filling from cracking?
To avoid cracking, ensure don’t overbake the crust. Cool the lemon tarts in the refrigerator or at normal temperature after baking.

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size 1
Total Calories 285kcal
Carbohydrates 26g
Protein 6g
Fat 20g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 8g
Sodium 51mg
Iron 2mg