
Coconut Lemon Custard Tart
3 hr + 40 min
Dessert
Make-ahead
10 ingredients or less
Servings
Total
3 hr + 40 minPrep
10 minCook
30 minCool
3 hrContains
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Ingredients
Crust
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7digestive cookies*
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Filling
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10.5 oz (300 g)silken soft tofu
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1lemon, juice and zest
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⅓ cup (80 mL)canned full-fat coconut milk**
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2 Tbsp (25 g)granulated sugar
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1 Tbsp (8 g)cornstarch
Optional garnishes
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fresh berries
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lemon slices
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toasted coconut flakes
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a small food processor, crush the cookies and coconut oil into a fine sand-like consistency. Alternatively, you can also crush and mix it all together using a fork if you don't have a food processor.
- Pour crust mixture into a spring form pan (7 inch / 18 cm size). Use the flat bottom of a cup to press the crumbs into a crust. Tip: start from the middle and work your way to the sides.
- In a blender, combine the tofu, lemon juice, zest, coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
- Lightly tap the pan on a solid surface to get rid of any bubbles.
- Bake in the centre rack of the oven for 25 - 30 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the topped is cracked. Note: the middle will be quite liquidy. Not to worry, it will set in the fridge.
- Let cool at room temp for 30 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for at least 3 hours to set. Best if it can be let to cool overnight, although not necessary.
- Top with fresh berries, stewed berries, or lemon slices.
Notes
- * 7 cookies is approximately equal to 1 cup. If preferred, try with graham crackers, Dutch "speculaas", or any of your favourite cookies.
- ** Aim to scoop more of the fatty part out of the can of coconut milk. It doesn't need to be completely hard, but the aim is to have more of a thicker cream consistency. Try to avoid using a "light" coconut milk cans for this recipe, as the consistency is too liquidy and may not allow the centre of the tart to set, even when cooled.
Storage
- Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Nutrition info
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Discussion & Rating
This tart was amazing! It tasted just like lemon meringue – but without the egg-yness. My tart had to stay in the oven for about 40 minutes and didn't crack on top, and it set quite quickly once it was out. Not a single person thought it was vegan and no tofu taste at all! Thank you for this amazing recipe :)
I made the tart and it turned out great! I decorated it with lemon slices and coconut shavings and served it with stewed berries. The filling was delicious, but the digestive cookie crust was soggy, instead of crunchy... I was a bit disappointed... I will try it with graham crackers next time...