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Pumpkin Tarts with Chai Hazelnut Crust (vegan)

These vegan pumpkin tarts are easy to make and a silky smooth treat in a delicately spiced chai hazelnut crust. Quick and delicious.

Prep Time
20 mins
chilling time
2 hrs
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 406 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust
  • 2 cups (250g) raw unsalted hazelnuts
  • 2 cups (200g) pitted dates
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • 2 cardamom pods ground in a pestle and mortar and shells discarded
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • pinch of freshly ground black pepper
For the filling
  • 1 x 425g / 15oz canned pumpkin pumpkin puree, not pre-sugared pie filling
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup coconut cream
  • ¾ cup raw unsalted cashews
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

For the crust
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  1. Blitz all ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender until crumbly and sticks together when pressed. Press firmly into the cups of a tart tin or muffin tin. Chill in the fridge until ready to use.
For the filling:
  1. Blitz all pie filling ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth (you can use a standard blender but it will take a little longer). Pour the filling into the tart crusts, chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 406kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 480mg (14%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 16IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406

% Daily Value*

Calories 406kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 480mg 10%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 16IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.