Pasticciotto Vegano

Pasticciotto Vegano is a delightful vegan twist on the traditional Italian pastry, featuring a crispy shell filled with creamy vegan custard. This indulgent dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping it plant-based.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 150 grams
• Powdered sugar - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 5 grams
• Salt - 1 gram
• Coconut oil (melted) - 50 grams
• Almond milk - 60 milliliters
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Cornstarch - 25 grams
• Turmeric (for color) - a pinch
• Maple syrup - 30 grams
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the melted coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
4. Divide the dough into two equal parts and press one part into the bottom and sides of two small tart pans (approximately 10 cm in diameter).
5. In another bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, turmeric, maple syrup, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt with 200 ml of almond milk until smooth.
6. Pour the custard mixture into the pastry-lined tart pans, filling them about 2/3 full.
7. Cover the custard with the remaining dough, sealing the edges by pressing them together.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 120 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Contains plant-based ingredients that are lower in saturated fat.
• Rich in fiber and nutrients from the almond milk and lemon zest.

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