Description
This Blue Moon Lime Tart is a visually stunning vegan dessert featuring a zesty lime layer and a magical blue spirulina top layer. Made with a crunchy cookie crust and naturally colored with nutrient-rich ingredients, it’s dairy-free, egg-free, and perfect for parties, gatherings, or anytime you want to impress with a colorful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookie Crust:
- 8.8 oz (250 g) vegan cookies (e.g., digestives or graham crackers)
- 5.3 oz (150 g) vegan butter, melted (or use coconut oil)
For the Lime Layer:
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) coconut milk (full-fat canned)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) agave syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
- Juice of 2 limes (about 80 ml)
- ¾ tsp agar powder
For the Blue Layer:
- 3–4 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp blue spirulina powder
- 1 ⅓ cups (320 ml) coconut milk
- ⅙ cup (40 ml) agave syrup
- ¾ tsp agar powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For Garnish (Optional):
- ½ cup (75 g) blueberries
- ½ cup (75 g) blackberries
- Sliced limes
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Crust
- Crush the vegan cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by hand.
- Mix with melted vegan butter until well combined.
- Press into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.
- Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes or in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set. (Optional: Pre-bake at 350°F/175°C for 8–10 minutes for a firmer crust.)
Make the Lime Layer
- In a saucepan, whisk together coconut milk and agar powder until dissolved.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and agave syrup.
- Let cool slightly, then pour over the chilled crust.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
Prepare the Blue Layer
- Mix blue spirulina with 3–4 tablespoons of water until smooth.
- In a separate saucepan, whisk coconut milk and agar powder, bring to a boil, then simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add agave syrup, vanilla (if using), and spirulina mixture.
- Carefully pour the blue layer over the lime layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
Garnish and Serve
- Once set, gently remove the tart from the pan.
- Decorate with fresh blueberries, blackberries, and lime slices.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of tart)
- Calories: ~220 kcal per serving (estimate based on ingredients used)
Keywords: Blue Moon Lime Tart, vegan tart, blue spirulina dessert, coconut lime tart, no-bake vegan dessert