Cranberry & Macadamia Nut Tart

Vegan Holiday Desserts

Ever wonder to yourself, what are the best vegan holiday desserts? I get it, and I’ve also got the perfect recipe for all your vegan holiday parties right here. This Cranberry Macadamia Nut Tart is so  luxurious, it will make a lastly impression on you and all your guests. It’s bursting with tart cranberries, refreshing orange zest and a crunchy almond and macadamia nut crust. What could be better for a holiday party, am I right?!

Unforgettable Taste

This drool-worthy tart is appropriate for all the situations:

• Craving a solo night cozied up on your sofa with a sweet treat? This is it!
• Need a tasty dessert to bring to a party. Ahem, this is a winner!
• Hosting your own holiday party? Make this, hands down, it’s the best.

Simple Ingredients, Exceptional Taste

I think we can all agree that tarts are delicious. Well, this one is better. With the almond-infused macadamia nut crust, it’s absolutely scrumptious. Did I mention how easy it is to make?!

Beginner-Friendly, Foodie-Approved

This tart seriously is so easy to prepare you’ll be shocked. Now, it does take some time for the dough to chill, but aside from that, this vegan dessert recipe is ridiculously simple. Just make sure to prepare it the morning before your party, or the night before, ’cause that dough needs a minute to chill out before baking 😉

Perfect for the all the Holidays

Just look at those cranberries! I can’t think of a better time to serve this tart than anywhere in between November & January. Every year. Make sure to Pin this so you can serve it again next year!

You need this tart in your life, ASAP.

Happy Holidays

Any-who. Notify your friends and family. Tell them you’re adding this Cranberry & Macadamia Nut Tart to the vegan holiday desserts roster. You can thank me later 😉

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Cranberry & Macadamia Nut Tart

This Cranberry Macadamia Nut Tart is so delicous it will blow your mind. Perfect for all your holiday parties! 

Course Dessert

Cuisine Vegan

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes

Chilling Time 3 hours

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 8 people

Author Vegan Test Kitchen

Ingredients

Macadamia Nut Crust

• 1 1/2 c vegan pastry flour
• 1 c macadamia nuts, roasted & salted
• 1/3 c vegan sugar
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 1/4 stick vegan butter, unsalted & chilled (cut into 1/2" cubes)
• 3 tbsp ice water
• 1 tbsp finely ground flaxseed
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1-2 tsp ice water (as needed)

Cranberry Filling

• 1/3 c orange juice
• 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 c vegan sugar
• 1/4 c orange marmalade
• 2 tbsp macadamia nuts, toasted & chopped
• 1 tbsp grated orange peel
• 12 oz fresh cranberries

Instructions

Macadamia Nut Crust

1. Combine the pastry flour, macadamia nuts, sugar and sea salt in a food processor until coarsely ground.

2. Slowly add the sliced butter, one at a time, until the mixture becomes crumbly.

3. Add the 3 tablespoons of ice water, flaxseed and almond extract and blend once again until the dough becomes moist and begins to stick together. 

4. Add additional ice water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if the dough is too dry.

5. Remove from the food processor and roll into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 3 hours.

6. Remove from the refrigerator and roll on a surface dusted with pastry flour, to a 1/4" thickness. Invert onto an 11" tart pan with a removable bottom. 

7. Press dough into the tart pan and trim any extra from the edges. Refrigerate for 1 hour. 

Cranberry Filling

1. Combine the orange juice and cornstarch in a mixing bowl with a whisk.

2. Add the sugar, orange marmalade, macadamia nuts and grated orange peel. Whisk again until throughly combined.

3. Fold the cranberries into the filling and transfer the mixture to the chilled tart pan. 

4. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350° and bake an additional 30 minutes or until the crust is slightly crispy and golden brown.

5. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. 

6. Serve with additional chopped macadamia nuts and grated orange peel. Enjoy immediately! Leftovers may be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
   

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