Vegan strawberry mini tarts recipe

(Updated: original recipe from 2020)

I had about 10 juicy strawberries ripe and ready to be used strawberries just perfect for a special desert, my vegan strawberry mini tarts recipe. My strawberry plants surprised me just in time for my daughter’s birthday.

As a tradition, I bake something special for each of my kids’ birthdays, but this year presented a “real” challenge as my daughter embraced a vegan lifestyle. So, after a couple of not-so-great attempts at creating vegan delights together, I faced a struggle with tart shells falling apart. Determined to make it right for her birthday, I experimented with recipe and the results were fantastic. He is my Mini Vegan Strawberry Tarts recipe for you to try.

Vegan strawberry mini tarts recipe

Ingredients:

For the Tart Shells:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, solid
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons cold water

For the Vegan Cream Cheese Filling:

• 1 cup vegan cream cheese
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon

For Topping:

• Fresh strawberries, sliced
• Mint leaves

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Tart Shells:
   • In a bowl, combine flour and solid coconut oil. Use a fork or pastry cutter to create a crumbly texture.
   • Add maple syrup and cold water, mixing until a dough forms.
   • Divide the dough into mini tart pans, pressing it evenly to form tart shells.
   • Prick the bottom of the shells with a fork to prevent puffing during baking.
3. Bake Tart Shells:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
   • Allow the tart shells to cool completely before filling.
4. Prepare Vegan Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a mixing bowl, whip together vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
5. Assemble Mini Tarts:
   • Spoon the vegan cream cheese filling into the cooled tart shells, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
   • Arrange sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese filling.
6. Chill and Serve:
   • Refrigerate the mini tarts for at least 1-2 hours to allow the filling to set.
   • Serve chilled and enjoy these delightful vegan strawberry tarts!

Optional:

• You can brush the baked tart shells with melted vegan chocolate before adding the cream cheese filling for an extra layer of indulgence.

These Mini Vegan Strawberry Tarts with Cream Cheese are a perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and creamy, making them a delightful vegan treat for any occasion!