How do I make the hazelnut crust for these tarts?

Combine hazelnut flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, and sea salt in a bowl, then stir thoroughly and press into tart shells before chilling.

What gives the blood orange filling its thick texture?

The filling is thickened using both arrowroot flour and agar-agar, which are whisked in and simmered gently until the mixture starts to thicken.

Can I use regular oranges instead of blood oranges for the filling?

While blood oranges provide a unique color and flavor, you could substitute with regular orange juice, though the visual appeal and specific tang might differ.

How long do these mini tarts need to chill before serving?

After assembling, the tarts require about 2 hours in the fridge to allow the blood orange filling to set completely.

How should I store leftover Mini Blood Orange Hazelnut Tarts?

Store any leftover tarts in the fridge, where they will keep well for up to a week.

7 years ago

Mini Blood Orange Hazelnut Tarts
[Vegan]

MS By: Mitra Shirmohammadi

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Ingredients You Need for Mini Blood Orange Hazelnut Tarts [Vegan]

For the Crust:

1 and 1/2 cups hazelnut flour {See Notes}
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons coconut oil
Pinch sea salt

For the Filling:

1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice (from 3 blood oranges)
1/4 cup coconut milk
2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon arrowroot flour
1 teaspoon agar-agar

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How to Prepare Mini Blood Orange Hazelnut Tarts [Vegan]

For the Crust:

Add all crust ingredients to a bowl and stir to thoroughly combine.
Press down onto the bottom and sides of 4 3-inch tart shells with a removable base.
Place in the freezer or fridge to firm up while you prepare the filling.

For the Filling:

Pour freshly-squeezed orange juice, coconut milk, and maple syrup into a small pot and stir to evenly combine.
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Then gently add arrowroot powder and agar and whisk until no lumps remain. Simmer for about 5 minutes over low heat until the mix starts to thicken, stirring continuously.
Remove from heat and let it cool down for about 15 minutes.

To Assemble:

Pour the filling over the crust and place in the fridge for about 2 hours to set.
Decorate with blood orange slices and fresh mint and enjoy!
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

You can use almond flour instead. If you don't have either, pulse 1 and 1/2 cups of hazelnuts or almonds in a food processor until you get hazelnut or almond meal.