Vegan Melon Tart – Fresh and Summery Indulgence
A refreshing tart that highlights melon, paired with a light and creamy plant-based mascarpone filling. Perfect for summer, this tart stands out for its elegance and delicate fruity sweetness.
Step 1: Sweet Shortcrust Pastry
- Mix all the dry ingredients together.
- Rub the dry ingredients with the margarine until sandy in texture.
- Mix the whole Yumgo powder with water.
- Add it to the mixture and combine.
- Chill the dough before use.
Step 2: Plant-Based Mascarpone Cream
- Mix Yumgo Yellow powder, sugar, vanilla, and part of the plant-based milk.
- Bring the remaining milk to a boil.
- Pour part of the hot milk into the first mixture, whisk well, then return everything to the saucepan.
- Cook until boiling.
- Remove from heat, add margarine, then blend until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and let cool completely.
- Once cold, blend again and fold in the plant-based mascarpone. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the vegan meringue:
- Mix Yumgo White powder, sugar, and water, then blend with an immersion blender. Whip for about 6 minutes until a firm, glossy meringue forms.
- Gently fold the meringue into the mascarpone mixture. Chill before assembly.
Step 4: Assembly
- Line tart rings and blind bake for 20 minutes at 160°C (320°F). Let cool completely.
- Fill tart shells with the mascarpone cream.
- Shape melon balls using a melon baller and arrange them neatly on the tart.
- Glaze the melon balls with a neutral glaze to preserve freshness.
- Add blueberries and decorate as desired.
Chef’s Tip
For extra freshness, add a few mint leaves or a hint of lime zest at plating time — a perfect contrast with the sweetness of the melon.