Nitrate & Nitrite Free Vegan Fruit Tart
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8 servings
For the crust
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 3 tbsp tapioca starch
- 2 tbsp organic cane sugar
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 3 tbsp vegan butter, melted
- 1 tbsp cold water
For the cashew cream filling
- 1 ½ cups raw cashews, soaked in cold water for at least 2 hours, then drained and rinsed
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
For the agar glaze
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
For the topping
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruit (such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwi, or mandarin segments), sliced or halved as needed
Instructions
- 1
Soak the cashews: place the raw cashews in a bowl, cover with cold water by at least 2 inches, and let soak for at least 2 hours at room temperature (or overnight in the refrigerator). Drain and rinse well before using.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, pulse together the almond flour, tapioca starch, organic cane sugar, and fine salt until combined. Add the melted vegan butter and cold water, then pulse until the mixture clumps together and holds its shape when pressed between your fingers.
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