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Vegan Caramel Meringue Ghost Tarts

Vegan Caramel Meringue Ghost Tarts


  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 tarts

Description

Vegan Caramel Meringue Ghost Tarts are the ultimate spooky-sweet Halloween dessert. Featuring buttery vegan tart shells, silky caramel, and adorable aquafaba meringue ghosts, these treats are festive, dairy-free, and unforgettable.


Ingredients

For the Tart Shell: 150g plain flour (or gluten-free flour blend) 50g icing sugar Pinch of salt 100g vegan butter (cold, cubed) 1–2 tbsp dairy-free milk For the Vegan Caramel: 200g caster sugar 60ml water 100ml full-fat coconut milk 1 tbsp vegan butter Pinch of salt For the Meringue Ghosts: 120ml aquafaba (from canned chickpeas) 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 150g caster sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Decoration: Black food gel or melted vegan chocolate (for eyes)


Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix flour, icing sugar, and salt. Rub in vegan butter until crumbly. Add dairy-free milk and form a dough. 2. Roll dough into tart tins. Prick bases, line with parchment, and fill with baking beans. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes. Remove beans and bake 5 more minutes. Cool completely. 3. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to boil (no stirring) until amber. Remove from heat and slowly add coconut milk and vegan butter. Stir in salt. Pour into cooled tart shells and chill to set. 4. Whisk aquafaba and cream of tartar until soft peaks. Gradually add sugar and continue whipping to stiff, glossy peaks. Mix in vanilla. 5. Pipe meringue ghosts onto set caramel. Add eyes with black food gel or chocolate. Optional: torch for color. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use cold vegan butter for flaky tart shells. Ensure aquafaba is unsalted and from canned chickpeas. Add sugar slowly to aquafaba for stable meringue. Let caramel set before piping to avoid melting. Store assembled tarts in the fridge and consume within 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tart
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Vegan Halloween Dessert, Ghost Tart, Aquafaba Meringue, Vegan Caramel Tart, Dairy-Free Halloween Treat