Enjoy a delicious vegan Italian tart with a fruity filling.

Crostata vegana

Discover the delightful world of Italian recipes with this Vegan Italian Tart. The Crostata Vegana is a simple dessert without butter or eggs, yet rich in flavor. It features a crumbly base and a soft fruit filling, making it a wholesome and balanced recipe perfect for any occasion.

The vegan shortcrust pastry, made with type 1 flour and chestnut flour, vegetable butter, and oat milk, has a compact yet delicate texture, enriched with a hint of cocoa. The result is a fragrant shell that encases a filling of pears scented with cinnamon and lemon zest, enhanced by your choice of jam for an extra indulgent touch.

A dusting of powdered sugar and, if desired, a dollop of whipped plant-based cream complete this Vegan Tart: a homemade, versatile dessert suitable for everyone, bringing the pleasure of traditional flavors in a plant-based version.

Looking for more vegan desserts? Here are some delicious recipes:

• Butter-Free and Egg-Free Tart
• Vegan Raspberry Cake
• Vegan Tartlets
• Vegan Apple Cake

Ingredients

• 200g type 1 flour
• 100g chestnut flour
• 100g vegetable butter
• 100ml oat milk
• 50g cocoa powder
• 3 ripe pears
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Jam of your choice
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the type 1 flour, chestnut flour, and cocoa powder.
3. Add the vegetable butter and oat milk, kneading until you form a smooth dough.
4. Roll out the dough and place it in a tart tin.
5. Peel and slice the pears, then mix with cinnamon and lemon zest.
6. Spread your chosen jam over the base of the tart.
7. Arrange the pear mixture over the jam.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden.
9. Allow to cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Total Time: 50 min

Cuisine: Italian