Can I use loose leaf Earl Grey tea instead of tea bags for the custard?

The recipe specifies Earl Grey tea bags for steeping in the coconut cream and plant-based milk mixture, which are then removed. If using loose leaf, ensure it's strained completely before adding the arrowroot mixture.

Why is arrowroot powder used in the custard filling?

Arrowroot powder, combined with cold water, is added to the simmering custard mixture to thicken it, creating a silky, smooth texture for the Earl Grey filling.

Do I need to blind bake the vegan pie crusts before adding the filling?

Yes, the recipe instructs to blind bake the glazed crusts with parchment paper and pie weights for 13 to 15 minutes until lightly golden, allowing them to cool completely before filling.

When should I add the cooked tapioca pearls to the tartlets?

The cooked tapioca pearls are used as a topping just before serving, after the filled tartlets have cooled in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

How should I store leftover Classic Boba Tea Tartlets?

After cooling, the tartlets should be transferred to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Classic Boba Tea Tartlets
[Vegan]

Name: Classic Boba Tea Tartlets [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6 (3" [8-cm]) tartlets
Ingredients: For the Crust; 1 vegan pie crust, unbaked; Vegan butter, for greasing pans; All-purpose flour, for dusting; For the Glaze; 1/2 tablespoon (10 ml) maple syrup; 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted vegan butter, melted; For the Earl Grey Custard Filling; 1 cup (240 ml) coconut cream; ~3⁄4 cup + 1 tablespoon (207 ml) unsweetened plant-based milk of choice; 1/4 cup (50 g) cane sugar; 1/2 tablespoons (7 g) unsalted vegan butter; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure vanilla extract; 1⁄8 teaspoon fine sea salt; 4 Earl Grey tea bags; 2 tablespoons (20g) arrowroot powder + 30 ml (2 tbsp) cold water, combined; For the Topping; 1 cup (120 g) cooked tapioca pearls (boba pearls)

HA By: Helen Au

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Six individual Classic Boba Tea Tartlets, each with a golden-brown vegan crust, filled with creamy Earl Grey custard and topped with glossy black tapioca pearls, arranged on a serving platter.

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Classic Boba Tea Tartlets [Vegan]

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I cannot talk about Asian-inspired flavors without mentioning boba tea! It is a classic drink I always had growing up. I could never get enough of the boba pearls. These cute boba tea tartlets are made with a classic Earl Grey custard filling and topped with boba pearls. It is...

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Reprinted with permission from Cozy Vegan Pies and Tarts by Helen Au. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Helen Au.

Ingredients You Need for Classic Boba Tea Tartlets [Vegan]

For the Crust

1 vegan pie crust, unbaked
Vegan butter, for greasing pans
All-purpose flour, for dusting

For the Glaze

1/2 tablespoon (10 ml) maple syrup
2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted vegan butter, melted

For the Earl Grey Custard Filling

1 cup (240 ml) coconut cream
~3⁄4 cup + 1 tablespoon (207 ml) unsweetened plant-based milk of choice
1/4 cup (50 g) cane sugar
1/2 tablespoons (7 g) unsalted vegan butter
1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure vanilla extract
1⁄8 teaspoon fine sea salt
4 Earl Grey tea bags
2 tablespoons (20g) arrowroot powder + 30 ml (2 tbsp) cold water, combined

For the Topping

1 cup (120 g) cooked tapioca pearls (boba pearls)

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How to Prepare Classic Boba Tea Tartlets [Vegan]

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease six (3-inch [8-cm]) pans with vegan butter or coconut oil. Lightly flour a sheet of parchment paper.
Make the vegan pie crust but don’t bake it. Take the dough out of the refrigerator and divide it into six pieces. Place one of the pieces of dough on the center of the parchment paper.
Lightly flour the dough and cover it with a second sheet of parchment paper. Roll the dough into a round shape that’s 5 inches (13 cm) in diameter.
Carefully transfer the dough to a greased pan. There should be some dough hanging over. Trim off the excess dough, leaving a 1/4-inch (6-mm) overhang, and shape the edges with your hands, pressing on all the sides.
Repeat this step with the remaining dough. Transfer the pans to the freezer for 5 minutes.
To make the glaze, add the maple syrup and vegan butter to a small bowl and mix well. Brush the crusts with the glaze.
Add a sheet of parchment paper to the middle of the crusts and add pie weights or dried beans. Bake the crusts for 13 to 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow the crusts to cool completely before adding the filling.
To make the filling, add the coconut cream, plant-based milk, sugar, vegan butter, vanilla extract, and salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Immediately reduce the heat to low and add the Earl Grey tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags from the saucepan.
Bring the mixture back to a simmer. Pour in the arrowroot mixture, stirring quickly. Once the mixture starts to thicken, remove it from the heat and divide the filling among the tart pans.
Allow the tarts to cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to the refrigerator to cool for 2 hours. Top with some of the tapioca pearls before serving.