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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Vegan Dessert Recipes

    Vegan Fruit Tarts with Custard Recipe

    Published: Jan 8, 2021 ยท Updated: May 12, 2023 by Jacqui Wormington ยท This post may contain affiliate links. ยท 12 Comments

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    Vegan Fruit Tarts with Custard - a vegan dessert bursting with flavor! A classic flaky shortbread crust with silky soft vegan custard. The custard cream has a Panna Cotta like texture with a beautiful vanilla taste and scents of cinnamon. The wild berries on top give everything a freshness that rounds up this spiffy dessert. The best part about these tarts? This homemade vegan dessert looks fancy, but doesnโ€™t require a lot of fuss!

    Jump to:
    • ๐Ÿ’ก The recipe in a nutshell
    • ๐Ÿ’ญ Making a shortbread crust
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿณ Using Agar-agar
    • โฒ๏ธ Make-ahead Dessert
    • ๐Ÿฅฃ Storage
    • โ„๏ธ How to freeze
    • ๐Ÿฐ More dessert ideas
    • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe
    • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Reviews
    vegan wild berry fruit tart with custard

    ๐Ÿ’ก The recipe in a nutshell

    • Vegan (eggless and dairy free)
    • Made with only 9 ingredients!
    • Classic home baking made plant-based
    • Quick to make
    • Easy shortbread crust
    • Perfect to make-ahead
    • A fancy looking dessert without a lot of fuzz
    • Flaky, crunchy, buttery, creamy and fruity

    ๐Ÿ’ญ Making a shortbread crust

    I wanted to make this dessert as simple and easy to make as possible. Even beginners can make this dessert! A traditional flaky pastry crust can be intimidating and definitely needs some practice. This vegan shortbread crust is a much simpler, and more delicious solution. By the way, it can also be used for cheesecakes and pies.

    ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝโ€๐Ÿณ Using Agar-agar

    Agar-agar is a plant based gelatin substitute produced from a variety of seaweed vegetation. It is sold as flakes, powder, bars, and strands - for this recipe we are using the flakes. Agar-agar helps the custard filling to set and firm up enough so it won't be runny. It gives the filling an incredible panna cotta like texture, without adding any taste to the filling.

    You find Agar in Asian markets, health food stores and online. Some supermarkets that have a health food section or specialty cooking supplies may carry it as well.

    Agar has no calories, no sugar, no carbs, and no fat. It is free from soy, corn, gluten, yeast, wheat, starch, milk, egg, and preservatives. It is also a good source of fiber, calcium, and iron.

    vegan wild berry fruit tart with custard

    โฒ๏ธ Make-ahead Dessert

    I know how hard it can be to find some spare time in our busy schedules nowadays. Thankfully you can split this recipe onto two different days and save some time!

    Day 1: Prepare and bake tart crusts (est. time you'll need: 25 minutes).

    Day 2: Make custard filling, fill tarts and let set (est. time you'll need: 10 to 15 minutes). Let set for at least 1 hour - or until cooled completely. Wait to add the fruit until just before serving. 

    ๐Ÿฅฃ Storage

    Store without added berries in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. After the second day, the tart crust may start to get a bit soft. Eat within same day when topped with wild berries.

    โ„๏ธ How to freeze

    Place tarts without berries into the freezer for around 3 hours, until custard hardened. Then transfer to a freezer-friendly bag labeled with the date of freezing. Store in a single layer in your freezer for up to 3 months.

    ๐Ÿฐ More dessert ideas

    Looking for more vegan tart recipes? Check out this amazing Chocolate Tart recipe! Are you in the mood for some puff pastry? Then try making these super easy vegan Napoleons. For more ideas browse our recipe page.

    ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

    Vegan Fruit wild berry mini Tart with Custard recipe

    Vegan Fruit Tarts with Custard Recipe

    Jacqui Wormington
    Vegan Fruit Tarts with Custard - a vegan dessert bursting with flavor! A classic flaky shortbread crust with silky soft vegan custard. The custard cream has a Panna Cotta like texture with a beautiful vanilla taste and scents of cinnamon. The wild berries on top give everything a freshness that rounds up this spiffy dessert. The best part about these tarts? This homemade vegan dessert looks fancy, but doesnโ€™t require a lot of fuss!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    resting time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Sweets
    Cuisine Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan
    Servings 6 small Tarts

    Equipment

    • electric mixer, 6 small tart pans ร˜ 10cm / 4"
    • Alternative: 20cm / 8" round tart pan

    Ingredients
      

    Shortbread Crust

    • 120 grams vegan butter at room temperature (ยฝ cup)
    • 25 grams powdered sugar (ยผ cup)
    • 125 grams unbleached all-purpose flour (1 cup)

    Custard Filling

    • 40 grams vanilla pudding powder, eg. dr. Oetker, or jell-o cook & serve (4 tbsp)
    • 1 tablespoons cornstarch (7g)
    • 400 mililiters plant based milk, eg. almond milk (1 ยพ cups)
    • 1 tablespoons agar agar flakes (2g)
    • 1-2 tablespoons cane sugar (15-30g)
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Topping

    • wild berries
    • some powdered sugar optional
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350ยฐF / 180ยฐC.
    • To make shortbread crust: Lightly grease your tart pan, with canola oil or nondairy butter. In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour, and beat until dough just comes together. It's fine, even if itโ€™s still a little crumbly.
    • Take one to two normal tablespoons of the dough and press the mixture into the bottom of one of your prepared pans. Continue until all pans are filled. Using a fork gently prick the dough several times. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool. You can either make the crust a day ahead or let cool down for at least 30 minutes before starting to make the filling.
    • To make custard filling: Mix 4 tablespoons (60 ml) plant milk with vanilla pudding powder and cornstarch. Then add the remaining milk and whisk together. Now add agar-agar flakes, cane sugar (if using), and ground cinnamon. Whisk everything together until well combined.ย 
    • Add mix to a saucepan and bring to a boil while constantly stirring. Once boiling put the heat down and simmer for 5-6 minutes to thicken - stirring occasionally. Take saucepan from heat. Transfer to a vessel that'll help you pour it evenly into the tarts (eg. a measuring cup). Stir the mixture once again before you start filling the tarts, then fill them. Once they are all filled make sure there are no air bubbles. Pop bubbles with a toothpick, or gently tap the tart pan onto the countertop. Let custard set and cool down completely.
    • Serve at room temperature with fresh wild berries. Optional: sprinkle with some powdered sugar. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Can I use Agar Powder instead of Flakes? I personally don't have any experience making these tarts with Agar Powder. The powder is much more powerful than the flakes and bars. If substituting Agar Flakes with Powder be very careful using it. A thumb rule says one tablespoon of agar flakes is equal to one teaspoon of agar powder, or half of an agar bar.

    The provided nutritional information is an estimate. Accuracy is not guaranteed.

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    1. Anna says

      May 06, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      Those Tarts with Custard are so delicious and cute. I love combination of crispy and smooth. And addition of fruit bis so refreshing.

      Reply
    2. Andrea White says

      May 12, 2022 at 2:41 am

      5 stars
      love this tart so much! so sweet and perfect for a sweet tooth craving!

      Reply
    3. Jerika says

      May 12, 2022 at 3:43 am

      5 stars
      I love tarts!:) especially this Vegan Fruit Tarts with Custard! Yum! It's making me hungry already. Love it!:)

      Reply
    4. Jean says

      May 12, 2022 at 4:06 am

      5 stars
      the custard for me is so guilt-free, I like how I can share this to my friends. Its so cute especially the fruit toppings.

      Reply
    5. Nora says

      May 12, 2022 at 6:51 am

      5 stars
      Love this tart recipe! The whole family loved them! Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Kayla DiMaggio says

      May 12, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      These fruit tarts were perfect! I loved how they were the perfect combination of sweet and tart!

      Reply
    7. Megan Ellam says

      May 12, 2022 at 10:57 pm

      5 stars
      These look amazing. I am hunting for the vegan pudding today. Is there a substitute if I cant find it?

      Reply
      • Jacqui says

        May 13, 2022 at 4:58 pm

        The common brands are usually all vegan, as long as there is no gelatin added! Pudding powder is just starch, sweetener (eg powdered sugar), and vanilla.

        Reply
    8. Agnieszka says

      May 13, 2022 at 1:59 am

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious tarts! Thanks for a great vegan dessert recipe.

      Reply
    9. Natalie says

      May 13, 2022 at 8:19 am

      5 stars
      Well, I did read that you can freeze it and I liked the idea. But my family loved it so much I had nothing to freeze, lol. Thanks!

      Reply
    10. Julie says

      January 12, 2025 at 5:50 pm

      Can I make this with oat flour instead of wheat flour? Or would a gluten free 1 to 1 flour work better?

      I am going to try to make these for my friend's birthday next weekend, but in order for me to try them, they have to be gluten free.

      Reply
    11. Julie says

      January 19, 2025 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe. Made this for a party and got comments like 'you should open a bakery'.
      I made this gluten free with King Arthur flour Measure for Measure flour. I used 90% of the flour called for so 112 grams. I found you can spread the crusts pretty thin and they puffed up beautifully.
      I wanted more natural vanilla powder so custard is still needs work. Party goers loved it, but I think I will try a different plant milk next time. I used Ripple. Maybe an oat milk next time?
      This is a delicious and beautiful recipe that I'll come back to again and again.

      Reply

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