Ingredients
for the shortbread crust
- 1 1/2 cup AP flour
- pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup room-temp vegan butter Miyoko’s Kitchen’s European Style Cultured VeganButter
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp bourbon
for the lemon-saffron custard
- 1, 13.66 oz. can full-fat coconut milk
- zest and juice of 2 lemons (about 1/2 cup juice)
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- a pinch of saffron, crushed
- 1 TB Follow Your Heart’s VeganEgg
- 1 TB cornstarch whisked with 2 TB cold water
Instructions
to make the shortbread crust
- Combine the flour and salt in one bowl.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the vegan butter and powdered sugar. Add in the bourbon and mix again to incorporate. Form into a rough ball, cover with plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal-sized portions. Press each portion into each of the 4 tart pans, pressing the dough down firmly and evenly as possible. Place them into the refrigerator to chill for 45 minutes more.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Bake tarts for 20 minutes, or until the tops are very slightly golden. Transfer to a rack and allow to cool.
to make the lemon-saffron custard
- Whisk together all of the custard ingredients except for the cornstarch/water mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a small boil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch/water mixture and continue to stir until it thickens up.
- Allow to cool, then pour into the tart shells.
- Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Serve with aquafaba whipped topping and candied lemon or kumquat slices.
Notes
I used these tart pans to make this recipe.
I used this Martha Stewart recipe to make the candied lemon and kumquats.
I used this aquafaba fluff recipe from Seitan is my Motor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 75 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled, Whisked
- Cuisine: American, French