Gluten Free Vegan Lemon Tart

If you are looking for a delicious yet nutritious dessert, this recipe is exactly what you need. Prepared with healthy and wholesome ingredients, this lemon curd tart is gluten-free and vegan. Oat, cashew, and flaxseeds make the pie crust full of flavour and high in fibers, while creamy lemon curd gives this dessert a tangy and refreshing taste.

Gluten Free Vegan Lemon Tart

Info

Nutrition per serving
NutrientAmountRDA
Net Carbs25.7 g9.3%
of which Sugars9.5 g10.6%
Fibers4.3 g15.4%
Fats14.2 g21.9%
of which Saturates4 g20.2%
of which Omega 31.6 g150%
Proteins5.3 g11.6%
Calcium67 mg6.7%
Vitamin A0 mcg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0.1%
Iron2.5 mg16.9%
Potassium159 mg4.5%
Sodium70 mg3.1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Kcal252 12.6%
Macro split
  • net carbs 52%
  • sugars 19%
  • fats 29%
  • saturates 8%
  • proteins 11%
  • fibers 9%
*RDA based on a 2000 kcal diet;
**Nutritional data sources: USDA, food labels.
KCAL
252 per serving
TIME
1h 10m
HEALTH

The lemon tart is a refreshing French dessert that usually consists of a pastry shell with a lemon-flavoured filling. Although delicious, the classic recipe is high in sugars and fats and may not be suitable for those on a specific diet.

Our gluten-free and vegan lemon tart, instead, is a healthier and allergen-free variation. It is in fact our mission at Foodaciously to help you enjoy the food you love without having to worry about diets and allergies, and you can get two healthy recipes a week just by subscribing to our newsletter.

Ground toasted oat flakes and cashew nuts, flaxseeds, and maple syrup make a gluten-free crust that bursts with flavour and nutrients. In fact, these ingredients provide loads of fibres (an amazing 4g for serving!) and also antioxidants and omega-3.

The pastry case is then filled with a tangy and creamy vegan lemon curd. You can find our easy step-by-step recipe here. We recommend preparing the lemon filling ahead and keep it in the fridge before use.

As an alternative to lemon curd, you could use curd made with passion fruit or peach or this easy lemon ganache.

If you are new to baking or just want to improve your skills, check out our essential baking guide, success guaranteed!

Ingredients

Adjustments
Serves
Measuring System
Ground Flaxseeds45 g
Water100 mL
Rolled Oat110 g
Cashew Nuts60 g
Rapeseed Oil30 mL
Maple Syrup50 g
Baking Powder5 g
Vanilla Extract1/2 tsp
Vegan Lemon Curdrecipe450 g

Step 1

Combine the flaxseeds with water and place in the fridge for 10 minutes or until the seeds have absorbed the water (1).

In the meantime, spread the oat flakes and the cashew nuts over a non-stick baking tray.

Roast for 15 minutes at 170°C (338°F) or 150°C (302°F) for fan ovens until the nuts are golden (2).

Next, blend them until finely ground.

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Step 2

In a clean bowl add ground nuts and oats, soaked flaxseeds, oil, maple syrup, baking powder, and vanilla (1).

Mix well until the ingredients are well incorporated and come together into a sticky and firm dough.

Transfer the dough onto a loose pie tin greased with oil and flatten it down to a 5mm thickness (2).

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Step 3

Cover the pie with baking paper and distribute ceramic baking beads over the entire surface and in particular around the edges (1).

Bake the pie for 35 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 170°C (338°F) or at 150°C (302°F) for fan ovens until the crust is golden and crisp.

Remove the base and allow to cool down over a wire rack.

To prepare the lemon cream follow our easy step-by-step recipe. Spoon the vegan lemon curd over the tart base and level with a spatula. Then, garnish with berries and almond and coconut flakes according to taste.

Enjoy you delicious raw vegan lemon tart!

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Tips

  • Use only oat flakes for a nut-free version of this lemon pie.

  • Refrigerate the pie crust for 10 minutes before baking in the oven to retain the shape and prevent spreading during cooking time. To learn more or for more baking hacks, check out our essential baking guide.

  • Try to add cocoa powder to the pie dough for extra flavour.

  • Store this vegan lemon tart in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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