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Irresistibly Spooky Vegan Caramel Meringue Ghost Tarts

Irresistibly Spooky Vegan Caramel Meringue Ghost Tarts Recipe

These Irresistibly Spooky Vegan Caramel Meringue Ghost Tarts are a delightful Halloween treat featuring a crisp biscuit base, gooey caramel, and fluffy meringue.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 tarts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Tart Shells
  • 200 g Plain Flour Use a gluten-free blend for gluten-free option.
  • 50 g Icing Sugar Adds sweetness to the tart crust.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 100 g Vegan Butter Cold and cubed.
  • 50 ml Dairy-Free Milk Adjust amount for consistency.
For the Caramel Filling
  • 200 g Caster Sugar Organic varieties work well.
  • 100 ml Water Helps to dissolve sugar.
  • 200 ml Full-Fat Coconut Milk Can substitute with other non-dairy cream.
For the Fluffy Meringue Topping
  • 150 ml Aquafaba Room temperature works best for whipping.
  • 1 tsp Cream of Tartar Stabilizes aquafaba.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Adds flavor.
For Decorating
  • Black Food Gel or Melted Vegan Chocolate For ghostly decorations.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • medium saucepan
  • piping bag
  • star nozzle
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Combine plain flour, icing sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Rub in vegan butter until coarse crumbs. Gradually add dairy-free milk to form a smooth dough. Press into tart shells and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Bake for 15 minutes, remove baking beans, then return for another 5 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. In a saucepan, combine caster sugar and water, heating until sugar dissolves. Boil until amber, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, vegan butter, and salt. Pour into tart shells and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. Whip aquafaba with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add caster sugar, whip until stiff peaks and glossy. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Pipe meringue onto tarts in ghost shapes. Toast lightly if desired. Decorate with black food gel or melted chocolate.
  6. Chill assembled tarts for 30 minutes before serving on a Halloween platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tartCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store tarts in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze unfilled tart shells for up to 1 month.

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