Vegan Recipes

Grilled Fruit Tart

This Vegan Grilled Fruit Tart blends the smoky flavor of grilling with the natural sweetness of fruits to create a sweet dessert. It features fresh fruit, a vegan-friendly pastry crust, and a creamy vegan filling. Various fruits can be used to make the tart, depending on what you have on hand and what is in season. Moreover, you can alter this Vegan Grilled Fruit Tart by adding different spices and flavorings, including citrus zest, nutmeg, or powdered cinnamon. The vegan pastry crust is devoid of saturated fats and animal components, while the fruits offer an antioxidant and vitamin boost. Let’s prepare the fruit tart with the procedure (discussed below).

STATS

  • Course: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan
  • Total Time: Thirty-five minutes
  • Preparation Time: Ten minutes
  • Cook Time: Twenty-five minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Oven
  • Two small dish
  • Cooking brush
  • Grill
  • One spoon
  • Wooden skewers
  • One bowl
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

  • Melted vegan butter 1 tbsp
  • 1 tbsp of maple syrup
  • Puff pastry sheet 1
  • Two tablespoons of turbinado sugar
  • Large lemon 1
  • Sliced fresh peaches 2
  • Fresh strawberries 10
  • 1 cup of fresh pineapple
  • Packed brown sugar 1/3 cup
  • Half a teaspoon of salt
  • Vegan cream cheese 8 oz.
  • 1/2 tsp of vanilla
  • Powdered sugar 2/3 cup
  • Mint leaves, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. First, heat the empty oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Next, add vegan melted butter and maple syrup to a small dish.
  3. Mix it well and put aside the dish.
  4. Then, flatten the puff pastry to about 10 by 10.
  5. Mark all corners to create one border.
  6. Spread the butter mixture over the corners with a cooking brush.
  7. Next, dust the sugar over the corners.
  8. Bake it for fourteen to nineteen minutes or until golden and risen.
  9. After baking, mist the grill with oil and warm it by setting its temperature to 300 degrees (Fahrenheit).
  10. Then, add one tablespoon of the sliced lemon zest in a bowl.
  11. Next, slice a lemon and pour its juice into a bowl.
  12. Now, add salt, brown sugar, pineapples, strawberries, and peaches.
  13. Lightly stir all items.
  14. Next, place fruits on wooden skewers.
  15. Grill for two to three minutes, then turn and simmer for an extra sixty to ninety seconds.
  16. After grilling, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream cheese to a small dish.
  17. Mix well to prepare a cream cheese mixture.
  18. Now, spread the cream cheese over the baked pastries with a spoon.
  19. Next, top it with grilled fruits.
  20. Sprinkle over chopped mint leaves if required.
  21. The tasty and refreshing fruit tart is ready to enjoy.
  22. Transfer this dish to a decorative plate and serve.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS

Puff pastry:

  • Vegan-friendly phyllo dough or vegan pie crust can be used as a replacement for the puff pastry.

Fresh fruit:

  • Instead of grilling, add fresh fruits directly to the baked pastry.

Sugar:

  • It is an important item that’s why we can’t skip it. In fact, you can replace it with coconut sugar.

Flavor:

  • Add a sprinkle of crushed cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Enjoy the fruit tart with vegan yogurt or oatmeal.
  • Serve the tart with a drizzle of maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • Vegan wine or hot espresso also pairs well with this tart.
  • Try this dish with iced tea with lemon and mint leaves for a cool taste.
  • A full spoonful of plant-based ice cream also works with this tart.
  • Pair the tart with a mix of berry compote and a sprinkle of fresh mint leaves.
  • Enjoy the tasty fruit tart with a piece of toasted bread and a dollop of almond butter.

TIPS

  • Use fresh and ripe fruits to make a vibrant and tasty tart.
  • Select vegan pastry crust or store-bought crust.
  • Chill the tart in the fridge before eating.
  • Try this fruit tart with different flavors such as grilled figs with balsamic glaze.
  • Arrange the grilled fruits in different random patterns.
  • Cut the tart into neat slices for easy serving.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • We advise eating the tart immediately rather than preserving it for a long duration. The fruit tart may become mushy if stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Even the fruit juices may spill over the tart which gives the tart an unpleasant flavor.

Reheating:

  • It is best to consume the tart instantly. You can also reheat the tart in a microwave for six to nine minutes at 350 degrees to maintain its crispy texture.

FAQs:

Which fruits can be used in the grilled fruit tart?

  • You can create a delicious fruit tart with different fruits, including bananas, blueberries, pineapples, strawberries, and peaches.

How can I grill the fruits for the grilled fruit tart?

  • The fruits can be grilled by brushing them with a little oil and grilling them over moderate flame until they are light brown and soft.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Per Serving Size one piece
Total Quantity 6 people servings
Total Calories 513 kcal
Carbohydrates 64 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Protein 6 g
Sugar 40 g
Total Fat 28 g
Iron 2 mg
Sodium 461 mg

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