Description
Zesty blue moon lime tart delivers a tantalizing blend of citrus and sweetness from Mediterranean coastal regions. Delicate pastry and creamy filling create a refreshing dessert that delights palates with each carefully crafted bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8.8 oz (250 g) vegan cookies
- 5.3 oz (150 g) vegan butter, melted
- 2 limes, freshly squeezed (approx. 80 mL juice)
- 1 ¼ cups (300 mL) coconut milk
- 1 ⅓ cups (320 mL) coconut milk
- ¼ cup (60 mL) agave syrup
- ⅙ cup (40 mL) agave syrup
- ¾ tsp agar powder
- ¾ tsp agar powder
- 3–4 tbsps water
- 1 tbsp spirulina blue superfood powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (75 g) blueberries
- ½ cup (75 g) blackberries
- Lime slices
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize vegan cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. Blend crumbs with melted vegan butter and press evenly into a 9-inch tart pan, creating a compact base. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes to solidify.
- Lime Layer Creation: Whisk coconut milk and agar powder in a saucepan, bringing to a rolling boil while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and blend with agave syrup and freshly squeezed lime juice. Pour gently over the chilled crust and refrigerate for one hour until surface sets.
- Blue Moon Layer Development: Dissolve spirulina powder in water. In a separate saucepan, combine coconut milk and agar powder, bringing to a boil while stirring continuously. Remove from heat and incorporate agave syrup, vanilla extract, and prepared spirulina mixture. Layer delicately over the set lime layer and refrigerate for two hours until completely firm.
- Finishing Touch: Carefully remove tart from pan by pressing the removable bottom. Garnish with fresh blueberries, blackberries, and decorative lime slices just before serving.
Notes
- Crust Compression Technique: Press cookie crumbs firmly and evenly to create a solid, compact base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Agar Activation Tip: Continuously whisk agar powder to prevent clumping and ensure smooth, consistent texture throughout the filling.
- Layering Precision: Allow each layer to set partially before adding the next to maintain distinct color and flavor separation.
- Chilling Strategy: Extended refrigeration time allows flavors to meld and ensures a firm, sliceable tart with clean edges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg