Lemon Blueberry Tart Recipe with Homemade Blueberry Jelly (Vegan, GF)

Like a golden yellow sunflower against the beautiful blue sky, lemon meets blueberry in the perfect lemon-blueberry dessert: a tangy and silky vegan lemon blueberry tart recipe with hints of almond, caramel and blueberry. In fact, every single bite is an explosion of vibrant lemon and refreshing blueberry, and it really couldn’t be easier to make this showstopper vegan tart.

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I’ve been on a lemon kick lately – and I’m completely loving it. So, today’s vegan tart celebrates lemon and blueberry: It’s a smooth and velvety tart with zesty lemon and fruity blueberries in a slightly crunchy vegan tart shell with notes of caramel.

This tart isn’t hard to make. It just takes a little time, since you make it in stages.

Enjoy it as is or decorate the face of this vegan lemon blueberry tart recipe with colorful berries and curls of white chocolate and lemon zest.

Note: You’ll find the complete recipe, including ingredient quantities, at the bottom of this post in the Recipe Card.

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The Creamiest Vegan Lemon Blueberry Tart with Homemade Blueberry Jelly

I wanted to make this recipe as easy and straightforward as possible, so we’ll make it in stages. Beginning with the easy vegan tart shell, followed by the vegan blueberry jelly and vegan lemon curd.

You need an electric mixer or stand mixer or food processor to make the tart dough. Otherwise, you need a saucepan, spatula, sieve and zester to make the vegan blueberry jelly and luscious lemon curd.

Ingredients in the Silkiest Vegan Lemon Tart Recipe

This vegan lemon blueberry tart recipe is as sweet and zesty as possible, so each bite simply melts in your mouth. 

These are the simple ingredients you need to make it:

Oat Flour Pie Crust

Here are the ingredients in the oat flour pie crust:

• Oat Flour – or make your own by blending oats in a food processor or blender.
• Almond Flour – fine, blanched almond flour.
• Salt – just a dash.
• Coconut Sugar – has a rich, caramel-like flavor that adds a warm sweetness to the oat crust. Overall, it doesn’t taste like coconut at all.
• Vegan Butter or Oil – I use plant-based Earth Balance spread.
• Water – is crucial for binding and hydrating the vegan tart shell.

Vegan Blueberry Jelly

Here are the ingredients in the vegan blueberry jelly:

• Blueberries (frozen is easier) – Frozen blueberries thaw beautifully and also contain a lot of juice which you need to make the vegan blueberry jelly.
• Lemon Juice – The acidity of lemon juice above all enhances the tartness and balances the sweetness of the jelly, creating a more complex and pleasing flavor profile. Lemon juice also contains citric acid, which helps stabilize and enhance the gelling process, especially when combined with gelling agents like agar agar.
• Sugar or Monk Fruit – For low-calorie vegan blueberry jelly, use zero-calorie monk fruit sweetener.
• Agar Agar – is a plant-based thickener that forms a gel-like consistency when dissolved in boiling water and then cooled.

Vegan Lemon Curd

Here are the ingredients in the vegan lemon curd:

• Lemon Juice – from fresh lemons. In other words, don’t use bottled lemon juice which usually contains water.
• Water – supports the texture and consistency of lemon curd, so the result is smooth and creamy.
• Sugar or Monk Fruit – for low-calorie vegan lemon curd, use a natural sugar substitute such as zero-calorie monk fruit.
• Cornstarch – thickens the vegan lemon curd.
• Cashew Butter – or make your own in a food processor or blender with unsalted, unroasted cashews.
• Lemon Zest – from the yellow part of the lemon.
• Turmeric – If using turmeric, add only a pinch at a time. Adding too much can introduce a sharpness to your plant-based lemon curd.

How to Make This Vegan Lemon Blueberry Tart Recipe

This is how you make this utterly delicious and stunning vegan lemon tart with homemade blueberry jelly.

Oat Flour Tart Crust

Head to my oat flour tart crust recipe where you’ll find step-by-step instructions and photos to make this scrumptious vegan tart crust imbued with hints of caramel.

Vegan Blueberry Jelly and Lemon Curd

Then make the easy vegan blueberry jelly.

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1. In a saucepan, combine thawed blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar or monk fruit. Cook over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, until the blueberries have broken down.
Tip: Use thawed, frozen blueberries. When you measure the blueberries, be sure to include the blueberries’ juice – there will be plenty of it in the bag.

2. Pour the cooked blueberries into a sieve set over a bowl. Then, use a spatula to press the blueberries, extracting as much juice as possible.

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3. You’ll end up with a bowl of blueberry juice.

4. Heat the blueberry juice until it reaches a boil. Whisk in the agar agar, then reduce the heat to a simmer and continue whisking for 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the blueberry syrup cool for 5-10 minutes.

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5. Pour the blueberry syrup into the cooled, baked tart shell and refrigerate for at least an hour so it sets before adding the vegan lemon curd layer.

6. After the blueberry layer has set in the refrigerator for about 45 minutes, start making the vegan lemon curd. To do so, simply combine the ingredients in a saucepan and whisk until thick. Then let the lemon curd cool for 5 minutes before gently pouring it onto the blueberry layer.

7. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours so the vegan lemon tart sets, ideally overnight, and enjoy!

What to Serve with This Refreshing Vegan Lemon Tart

I usually top the tart with fresh berries and curls of white chocolate, so it’s perfect as is. However, this lemon blueberry tart also pairs wonderfully with various accompaniments that enhance its bright, tangy flavor. Here are some great options:

1. Coconut Whipped Cream: A dairy-free alternative that above all adds a rich, creamy contrast.
2. Fresh Berries: Blueberries, raspberries or strawberries offer a burst of freshness and a touch of sweetness.
3. Berry Compote: A simple berry sauce or compote basically adds a delicious, fruity layer.
4. Mint Leaves: Fresh mint provides a refreshing contrast and a burst of color.
5. Vegan Ice Cream: A scoop of dairy-free ice cream, such as coconut or almond milk-based flavors, complements the tartness.
6. Toasted Nuts: Almonds or pistachios complement the crunchy texture of the nutty oat flour crust.
7. Coconut Flakes: Toasted coconut flakes add a pleasant texture and hint of sweetness.
8. Lemon Zest: A sprinkle of extra lemon zest above all enhances the citrus flavor and adds a decorative touch.
9. White Chocolate Curls: White chocolate curls and shavings add a particularly elegant touch to this vegan lemon tart.

These accompaniments help balance the flavors and textures, enhancing the overall enjoyment of your vegan lemon tart.

How to Store This Vegan Lemon Tart Recipe

This vegan lemon tart is easy to store.

Refrigerate Your Vegan Lemon Blueberry Tart

This vegan lemon tart will stay wonderfully delicious in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Don’t Freeze Your Vegan Lemon Tart

The agar agar in the blueberry jelly might break down, so don’t freeze the tart.

That’s everything you need to know to make the most delicious vegan blueberry lemon tart. If you love lemon desserts, I definitely recommend giving this one a try.

Happy Baking!

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Want More Amazing Healthy Desserts?

Here are some of my other favorite healthy desserts:

• Gluten Free Peanut Butter Pie
• Keto Lemon Curd
• Mango Jelly Cake
• Sugar Free Blueberry Preserves
• Vegan Blueberry Pudding
• Vegan Lemon Curd

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