This Blueberry Tart Recipe is dairy-free and delicious! The creamy vegan no bake filling sits on top of a gluten-free crust that’s super easy to make and topped with berries for tart perfection, if you ask me!
This post has been updated from the original dated July 1, 2020
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- Health benefits of blueberries:
- Homemade Blueberry Tart Options
- Tart Crust: No sugar. No oil, No flour. No kidding!
- How to make Tart Crust that’s vegan and Gluten-free
- How to make mini tarts without a tart pan
- Dairy-free Tart filling
- More Healthy Blueberry Recipes
- 📖 Recipe
- Suggestions to go with your tart:
It’s tart season….oh, when is it not tart season? I’m going big here proclaiming this The Best Blueberry Tart Recipe out there….and I’ll swear by that with one caveat…if you change up the berries and make it as a Raspberry Tart, I just may change my allegiance.
I’m all about blueberries this year. I have two awesome shrubs in the yard loaded with these low cal, nutrient dense beautiful little orbs. I’m already making my blueberry crumble bars on repeat…but this delicious homemade blueberry tart recipe is quickly becoming a favorite in this house.
Let me tell you, there’s so much to love about these little gems besides the gorgeous color…..though the color is outstanding, IMHO.
Health benefits of blueberries:
- Low in calories, high in nutrients
- Loaded with antioxidants
- Anti-inflammatory
- High in potassium and Vitamin C
- SUPERFOOD status that’s well earned!
- Can lower your risk for heart disease and cancer.
Homemade Blueberry Tart Options
- SIZE: Decide on a full size tart…..either round, square or rectangle, depending on what size tart pan you have….OR make mini blueberry tarts. If you don’t have a tart pan with a removable bottom, I have ideas for you. Stay tuned!
- CRUST: So important to have a crust that will hold together when you remove the tart pan. When making a tart, rather than a pie, presentation is important.
- FILLING: I love a creamy filling as much as the next guy, but I don’t do diary….and sometimes I’m not into cashew cream. Wow, have I found a diary-free, nut-free alternative. See if you can guess the secret ingredient before you read all about it below.
- BLUEBERRIES: Stars of the blueberry tart recipe! They’re sweet and also tangy…yum. You can also use other berries, or combos or even slices of stone fruit. Peaches, when in season are AMAZING in this recipe.
Tart Crust: No sugar. No oil, No flour. No kidding!
This tart crust reminds me of a graham cracker crust, only better. Naturally sweetened with dates, there’s no need for sugar. The dates also act as a natural binder so there’s no need for additional oil. If you’re looking for more omega 3s, walnuts are here! It’s a winning combo that’s both vegan and gluten-free. Goes to show, good taste and good nutrition aren’t mutually exclusive!
How to make Tart Crust that’s vegan and Gluten-free
- Place almond flour, dates, walnuts, oats, baking soda, lemon juice, and sea salt into the bowl of a food processor.
- Process until everything is well incorporated and crumbly. The batter should hold together when pinched between your fingers.
- Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan.
- Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.
How to make mini tarts without a tart pan
Mini blueberry tarts are awesome when you’re home alone and worried you may eat the whole friggin full size tart yourself. They’re super fun and also serve as built in portion control. Not only that, but the “special equipment” needed can likely be found in your kitchen already.
Canning lids with rings are ideal for making mini berry tarts. Just insert the lids upside down into the rings. Then, make the crust in the food processor and press it into the full sized tart pan or portion into individual lids. Big or small, no need to grease the tart pan. Push from the bottom and they’ll pop right out.
Dairy-free Tart filling
Did you guess the secret ingredient when I said diary-free without cashews? Silken tofu is a dream to work with. Neutral flavor means you can do what you want! Vanilla, maple syrup and lemon juice is all that’s needed to transform the silken tofu into a delicious, creamy yogurt like filling. I like it so much I’ve been making extra to have with granola. DELISH.
- Take silken tofu out of the package and set on a couple of paper towels to drain. Do not try to press, it will completely fall apart.
- Add drained tofu, lemon juice, maple syrup and vanilla to a food processor and process until smooth and creamy.
Not only is this filling tasty, but it has some nutrition creds too. Tofu is high in protein and contains all of the essential amino acids your body needs. It’s also a good source of plant based iron and calcium.
Let baked tart crust cool for 10 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Remove the outer ring, leaving on the tart bottom for stability.
Fill the tart…or the mini tarts with the vegan cream filling and then the fun begins. Decorate with berries or sliced fruit. This is a great activity if you have kids around….or kids at heart!
I’m kinda having a moment with blueberries. It happens when you’re able to pick them from your yard! This healthy tart would be fun decorated with something red….like raspberries or sliced strawberries for a patriotic dessert. Perfect for 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Flag Day, Veterans Day….the list is endless.
OK. So now that you have my fresh blueberry tart recipe you still have one big decision to make. Will you make a large blueberry tart or mini berry tarts?
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📖 Recipe
Blueberry Tart Recipe
Equipment
- Jelly Roll Pan
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¾ cup old fashioned oats
- ½ cup walnuts
- 8 medjool dates pitted
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Filling
- 16 oz. silken tofu drained
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 pint fresh blueberries*
Instructions
- MAKE CRUST: Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients in food processor until crumbly and you’re able to press together in your hands. You may need to add 1-2 Tablespoons water, if your "dough" won’t hold together. It should still be a BIT crumbly, it won’t actually represent a ball of dough, but you should be able to press it firmly against the bottom and sides of pan and have it stick. I Press into bottom and up the sides of 8" tart pan. If you’re making mini pies, divide crust mixture into 12 equal portions and press into bottom and up the sides of mini pans. Bake for 10 minutes until firm.
- MAKE FILLING: Drain tofu on paper towels. Place tofu, syrup, lemon juice and vanilla in bowl of food processor. Process until smooth and creamy.
- Let crust cool on a wire rack…..still in tart pan. Remove outer rim before filling. If you’re doing mini’s, also remove bottom of tin, carefully using a spatula, letting tart shell rest on serving platter. Scoop filling into prepared crust(s) and use offset spatula to spread evenly.
- TOP: Evenly place blueberries (or combo of other berries/fruit slices) on top of filling.
- Chill in fridge for at least one hour before serving.
- Store in the fridge until ready to serve. Tart will stay good in fridge for 5 days. It will start to get a bit soggy after 3 days.
Notes
Nutrition
Note
The nutrition calculations were done using online tools. To obtain the most accurate representation of the nutritional information in any given recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients you used. You are ultimately responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information is accurate, complete and useful.
Marlene Lucky Walder
Love your recipes. Explanation are so clear. You give good handy hints. Such as the canning lids. Mar
Debra Klein
Thank you! My goal is to get folks into the kitchen more often making recipes that make them feel good….I’m happy to help the process along.
Alexandra
Love this recipe – I really love that is is vegan, but so satisfying for anyone. So creamy and delicious!
Robyn
What a great idea to use tofu as a dairy free creamy filling! Love the sound of the crust too! My family will love this!
Debra Klein
It’s so simple and SO GOOD. Happy 4th….enjoy!
Sue
I love berry season! This is a must try for me!
Emily Flint
I love your mini-tart idea and I can’t wait to make this healthy blueberry tart!
Michele Peterson
Loved the dairy substitute and the canning lid idea in this beautiful recipe!
Amy
Love that this creamy filling is vegan! Looks stunning!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen
This Blueberry Tart is really mouthwatering! I can’t wait to have a bite!
Marina
This blueberry tart looks so good!
Jen Talley
I am currently eating dairy free. I had no idea you could use tofu to make a creamy filling! Thanks for the recipe!
Jen Talley
I am currently eating dairy free. I had no idea you could use tofu to make a creamy filling! Thanks for the recipe!
Lathiya
This is such a gorgeous tart and I loved how you placed the whole blueberries.
Rebecca
Hat can I sub for almond flour? My son is allergic to nuts.
Debra Klein
Coconut flour would also work well.
Tyanne Johnson
I never would have thought about using tofu! Brillant idea!
Debra Klein
Oh….that tofu filling is so good, I eat it plain sometimes!
Leslie
What a beautiful, delicious, classic summer recipe here! It doesn’t get better than a homemade blueberry tart recipe!
Debra Klein
Thank you! Enjoy.
Ramona
I absolutely loved this recipe. I’ve just replaced the blueberries with strawberries since I didn’t have any but still gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!!
Debra Klein
I’ve done it with strawberries and it’s fantastic.
Sondra
This looks really good. I’ve been craving some blueberries lately and this is perfect!
Debra Klein
This is the perfect vehicle to enjoy those blueberries.
Jessica Formicola
Blueberries are one of my favorite summer fruits! And I love that you made them into individual tarts, too!
Debra Klein
Those individual tarts are so adorable and the perfect serving size too!
Sylvia
Can I replace the dates with prune plums in the crust? If so, do any of the instructions or quantities change? Also, will fresh peaches work with this recipe?
Debra Klein
Hi Sylvia, great questions! I haven’t tried this recipe with prunes…it seems like it would work OK….though they may be a bit more moist than dates. If you try it, please report back and let us know how it worked out! Fresh peaches sound awesome, as long as they’re not too juicy they should be just fine. Enjoy.
Elizabeth Flight
Great recipe! Will definitely make again!
Freya
I love that this was vegan and despite being “healthy” it was also so yummy!
Anaiah
This vegan tart looks absolutely amazing. Looking forward to trying it!
Jere Cassidy
Glad to have a delicious vegan tart recipe and especially for blueberries.
Debra Klein
Yes….hooray for blueberries.
Lilly
Not only is this tart beautiful, but it is absolutely delish! Thanks for sharing!
Debra Klein
You’re welcome….and thank you!
Addie
So light and fresh!
Peggy
Love this beautiful treat!
Kayla DiMaggio
Loved this blueberry tart! It was so delicious and easy!
Wendy
This Blueberry Tart was easy to make and delicious.
Luke
A great dessert family recipe that the family thoroughly enjoyed and will be getting made over the summer 🙂
Jerika
What I love about this blueberry tart recipe is that it’s non-dairy. Thanks!:)
Nancy
Your blueberry tart has become my family’s summer favorite dessert. When blueberries are at their peak this tart is such an incredibly treat.
Linda
This tart is not just beautiful and delicious in every bite
Leslie
Excellent Blueberry Tart Recipe!
Lori Wells
Made this tart for Mother’s Day! Absolutely a hit with EVERYONE! And very easy to prepare. I made the mini tarts and they made a very pretty display! I had some left-over tofu (used shelf-stable boxes so needed 1 1/3 boxes) which I made into topping for my fresh fruit bowl! Yummm
Debra Klein
Fabulous….those mini blueberry tarts are adorable on top of delicious. Love how you used the leftover creamy filling.