Nordic Forest Berry & Elderflower Cheesecake Tartlets – A Vegetarian Delight!
Discover a mouthwatering and visually stunning vegetarian Nordic dessert recipe that combines the flavors of elderflower, almonds, and fresh berries in these delightful cheesecake tartlets. Perfect for special occasions or an exquisite addition to your dessert repertoire, this easy-to-make recipe will impress guests with its rich flavors and elegant presentation.
Allergens
Contains tree nuts (almonds and cashews), dairy (butter), and coconut.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups fresh Nordic berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup elderflower cordial
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond milk
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine almond flour and sea salt. Pulse to combine.
- Add cold cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of six 4 inch tartlet pans.
- Freeze crusts for 15 minutes.
- In a high speed blender, blend soaked cashews, coconut cream, maple syrup, lemon juice, elderflower cordial, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add almond milk while blending until the consistency is velvety.
- Pour filling into chilled crusts and smooth the top.
- Top each tartlet with a generous portion of fresh Nordic berries.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Remove from freezer and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.
Chef’s Insight
The delicate balance of flavors in this recipe showcases the best of Nordic cuisine - fresh berries, elderflower, and almonds.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for a dinner party or special occasion. The tartlets can be prepared ahead of time and kept frozen until needed.