Desserts 
Vegan Coconut-Lime Tarts with Mango Slices
Being a busy New York chef, unfortunately, means I rarely get to make it home for Mother’s Day (it tends to be a busy day in the restaurant industry; everyone wants to take mom out for that special meal). That’s why my mom and I have recently developed a cool Mother’s Day ritual: we prepare a dish together on Zoom! This year, we’ll be making vegan coconut-lime tarts with mango slices, and neither of us could be more excited. And since I’m all about sharing the love, I have included the recipe below. These would make a great treat for mom, though I wouldn’t hold it against you if they never made it out of your kitchen ;).
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Tart pans or muffin tin
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
For the Filling:
- 1 can 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
- 2 ripe mangos sliced
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, combine shredded coconut, almond flour, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil. Pulse until well combined.
- Press the mixture into tart pans or muffin tins, making sure to evenly distribute the crust.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, maple syrup, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk continuously over medium heat until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Pour the coconut-lime filling into the cooled tart crusts.
- Place the tarts in the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Once the tarts are set, remove them from the refrigerator.
- Top each tart with slices of ripe mango and a sprinkle of lime zest.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Calories: 320 | Total Fat: 23g | Total Carbohydrates: 29g | Dietary Fiber: 4g | Protein: 4g
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