Baked custard tarts were one of my family’s favourite sweet treats growing up and my brothers and I must have eaten hundreds between us! Unfortunately they’re very far from being vegan since the main ingredients include eggs, butter and milk/cream.
For a long while it didn’t even cross my mind to try a vegan version, thinking it would be impossible to come anywhere close to the original, but curiosity got the better of me and a couple of tries later I had a vegan (and gluten-free!) version cracked!
These taste very similar to the custard tarts of my youth. The pastry is a little thick and the custard a little scarce in the ones pictured but I’ve since made them again with a more typical ratio and they were even better.
For the recipe, head on over to Vegan Miam where I’m guest-posting today. I’m sure most of you are familiar with this beautiful vegan food and travel blog already but if not, make sure you have a good browse while you’re there!
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Handmade by Lorna says
These look lovely - I have signed up to Veganuary so have a great excuse to try these. Skipping off to Vegan Miam for the recipe now. Thank you.
The Vegan 8 says
These look yummy Emma! Cashews are just so magical aren’t they! I love how they mimic dairy so beautifully and of course, you know I love almond flour. Off to check out the full post!
Joey says
I used to have a real soft spot for these as a kid and had almost forgotten about them until you reminded me it’s been such a long time since I’ve had one. Time to dig out the tart cases!
Besma says
Hi Emma,
Thanks for the post and recipe on Vegan Miam - I’ve never heard of the blog before but some of the recipes on there look great!
Besma (http://www.curiouslyconscious.com)
Shonalika says
I don’t believe I’ve ever even eaten a custard tart, vegan or otherwise! This is just one of the great things about making the transition - discovering foods you never knew existed because people are busy vegan-izing them:D They look delicious.
Coconut and Berries says
You’ve definitely been missing out! Custard tarts rock! Hope you give them a go. And I so agree, I’ve discovered so many new foods in the way you mention.
Aimee / Wallflower Girl says
Drooling over the look of these! Gonna head over to see the recipe now
Levan @ MyWifeMakes.com says
Hey Emma! These custard tarts are THE WAY TO GO! Excellent photography and the recipe looks delicious. Custard tarts bring me back to my youth as well - along with all sorts of other marvelous sweet things. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Coconut and Berries says
Thanks for your sweet comment Levan! I have so many food memories too