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Vegan Caramel Tart with Gingerbread Crust

Decadent Vegan Caramel Tart with Gingerbread Crust Bliss

A delightful Vegan Caramel Tart with Gingerbread Crust, combining nostalgic flavors with easy preparation and guilt-free indulgence.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose plain flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup vegan block butter or solid coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp gingerbread spice homemade blend of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg
  • as needed chilled water
For the Caramel Filling
  • 1 cup smooth nut butter cashew, almond, or peanut; sunflower butter for nut-free
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup avoid granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegan block butter melted; or solid coconut oil
For the Ganache Topping
  • 1 cup dark chocolate dairy-free chocolate for vegan
  • 1/2 cup thick canned coconut cream or dairy-free cream
Optional Topping
  • as needed gingerbread cookies for decoration

Equipment

  • 8-inch tart pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F) and prepare the tart pan by greasing or lining it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, vegan butter, brown sugar, and gingerbread spice; mix until crumbly. Gradually add chilled water to form a dough.
  3. Roll the dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thick, then transfer to the tart pan and prick the surface with a fork.
  4. Bake the crust for 10-15 minutes until golden brown; allow to cool completely.
  5. Blend smooth nut butter, maple syrup, and melted vegan butter in a bowl until velvety.
  6. Pour the caramel filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly; chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  7. To make the ganache, heat dark chocolate and coconut cream in a saucepan until melted and smooth; cool slightly.
  8. Pour the ganache over the chilled caramel tart and spread evenly; chill for another hour.
  9. Optionally decorate with gingerbread cookies before serving.
  10. Let the tart sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill thoroughly and avoid overheating ingredients for best results. Feel free to substitute nut butters to accommodate allergies.

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