Description

This Vegan Apple Custard Tart, inspired by the classic Tarte Normande, features a delicate vegan shortcrust pastry filled with a smooth, creamy custard made from oat milk, coconut cream, and vegan yogurt. Topped with thinly sliced golden delicious apples and glazed with apricot jam, this tart is a perfect dessert for a refined yet dairy-free treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegan Shortcrust Pastry

1 batch vegan shortcrust pastry

Apricot Glaze

50 g apricot jam

Custard Filling

180 ml oat milk
200 g coconut cream (or vegan heavy cream)
125 g vegan Greek-style yogurt (or thick coconut yogurt)
100 g granulated sugar
40 g cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegan butter (block-style)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
1 vanilla pod (optional, but recommended)

Fruit

3 Golden Delicious apples

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Instructions

Make the pastry: Prepare the vegan shortcrust pastry according to your recipe and par-bake it following the initial steps up to part 4 in the original instructions. Allow the pastry shell to cool to room temperature before proceeding.
Glaze the pastry: Warm the apricot jam gently in a saucepan until it becomes brushable. Using a pastry brush, apply the jam over the base and sides of the cooled pastry crust, reserving about one tablespoon for later glazing. Keep the oven on at 175°C (350°F) for baking.
Prepare the custard filling: In a high-speed blender, combine the oat milk, coconut cream, vegan Greek-style yogurt, sugar, cornstarch, vegan butter, and vanilla extract. If using a vanilla pod, split it and scrape out the seeds, adding them to the blender as well. Blend for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Prepare the apples: Quarter and core the Golden Delicious apples, then slice them very thinly using a sharp knife or a mandolin slicer for uniformity. Arrange the apple slices in a circular pattern on top of the cooled pastry shell.
Assemble and bake the tart: Pour the prepared custard mixture evenly over the arranged apples, filling the tart crust to the top. Place the tart in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the custard is lightly golden on top and still has a slight jiggle in the center.
Cool and glaze: Allow the tart to cool completely to room temperature. Then, gently brush the surface with the reserved apricot jam glaze to add shine and sweetness. For best flavor and texture, chill the tart in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.
Storage: Store the tart in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 2-3 days to enjoy optimal freshness and taste.

Notes

Use thick coconut yogurt or vegan Greek-style yogurt to achieve a creamy custard texture.
Mandoline slicer is recommended for evenly thin apple slices.
Chilling the tart after baking improves sliceability and flavor.
Apricot jam glaze adds a glossy finish and enhances sweetness.
Consume within 2-3 days; keep refrigerated in an airtight container.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French