Vegan Tartlets Recipe
Category: Desserts
Serves: 8
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
These vegan tartlets are the perfect balance of light, sweet, and creamy goodness. The combination of a flaky vegan shortcrust pastry with two delightful fillings — a classic vanilla cream and a rich chocolate cream — topped with fresh berries and crunchy almond flakes offers a decadent treat. They are simple to make and bursting with flavor, making them an excellent choice for any dessert occasion.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 250g |
| Vegan butter | 80g |
| Brown sugar | 100g |
| Water | 40g |
| Baking powder | 4g |
| Vanilla pod | ½ |
| Salt | A pinch |
| Soy milk | 300ml |
| Brown sugar (for the cream) | 70g |
| Cornstarch (corn flour) | 40g |
| Orange zest | ½ |
| Vanilla pod (for the cream) | ½ |
| Dark chocolate | 30g |
| Raspberries | To taste |
| Blackberries | To taste |
| Sliced almonds | To taste |
| Chopped walnuts | To taste |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pastry
Start by preparing the pastry for the tartlets. In a small bowl, dissolve the brown sugar in the water by stirring gently with a teaspoon. Next, place the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix briefly to combine the dry ingredients.
Add the dissolved sugar water mixture into the dry ingredients. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla pod and add them to the mixture. Using the stand mixer, work the ingredients together until you obtain a smooth dough.
Once the dough is ready, transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Roll it out to a thickness of about 3mm (⅛ inch).
Step 2: Shape the Tartlet Shells
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or a glass, depending on the size of your tartlet pans. Press the dough gently into the tartlet pans, ensuring it covers the sides evenly. Trim any excess dough around the edges with a knife. Repeat this process for the remaining tartlets.
Step 3: Bake the Tartlet Shells
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the tartlet shells in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp. Remove them from the oven and set them aside to cool completely.
Step 4: Prepare the Vanilla Cream
While the tartlet shells are cooling, prepare the vanilla cream filling. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, soy milk, cornstarch, and the seeds scraped from the vanilla pod. Add the zest of half an orange to the mixture. Stir constantly with a whisk over medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken. Once it starts to bubble, remove it from the heat.
To make the cream smoother, pass it through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps. Let it cool slightly, then transfer it to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
Step 5: Prepare the Chocolate Cream
For the chocolate cream, chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a bowl. In a saucepan, heat the remaining soy milk (around 165g) until it’s almost boiling. Pour the hot soy milk over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute to melt. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the cream is smooth.
Cover the chocolate cream with plastic wrap and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 6: Assemble the Tartlets
Once the tartlet shells and creams have cooled, it’s time to assemble. Transfer both the vanilla cream and the chocolate cream into piping bags.
Pipe a layer of vanilla cream into the first four tartlet shells. Smooth the surface using a spoon or the back of a knife. Top with fresh blackberries that have been dusted with powdered sugar for extra sweetness. Decorate with almond flakes for a delightful crunch.
For the remaining tartlets, pipe the chocolate cream into the shells, smoothing the surface as before.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
Once all the tartlets are filled, decorate them with fresh raspberries, blackberries, almond flakes, and chopped walnuts for extra texture and flavor.
Serve these vegan tartlets chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the delicious combination of the light pastry, smooth vanilla cream, and rich chocolate cream. These tartlets are perfect for a special occasion or as an indulgent everyday treat.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount (per tartlet) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 3g |
| Carbohydrates | 28g |
| Sugars | 18g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Fat | 12g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Sodium | 150mg |
These vegan tartlets are not just a treat for the eyes but also a comforting dessert that is fully plant-based without compromising on flavor. With the combination of natural sweetness from the fruits and the rich, smooth creams, these tartlets are sure to impress anyone, whether vegan or not.
