No-Bake Blackberry Tart Recipe
This No-Bake Blackberry Tart is a luscious, creamy dessert featuring a crunchy cookie crust combined with a smooth mixed berry mousse made from blackberries and blueberries. Perfectly sweetened with vegan cream cheese and non-dairy whipping cream, this tart is a quick and easy treat that requires no baking, making it ideal for warm days or last-minute entertaining.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 tart (serves 8) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Crust
- 28 Oreo Cookies (320g, or other cookies with cream filling)
- 1/3 cup vegan butter (80g, melted)
Filling
- 8 oz Blackberries & Blueberries (225g)
- 1 cup non-dairy cream cheese (225g, or drained yogurt)
- 1/3 cup sugar (75g)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup non-dairy whipping cream (240ml, chilled, or coconut cream)
- 1/4 cup non-dairy milk (60ml)
- 1 tsp 100% agar powder (or gelatin powder if non-vegan)
- Prepare Cookie Crust: Add cookies with cream filling into a blender or food processor and crush until finely ground. Transfer crumbs to a medium bowl, add melted vegan butter, and mix until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9 or 9.5-inch (23/24cm) tart pan with a removable bottom. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes or in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up while preparing the filling.
- Make Berry Puree: Add the blackberries and blueberries into a blender and blend until smooth. Optionally, strain the berry puree through a mesh sieve to remove seeds and then return to the blender.
- Prepare Berry Mixture: To the berry puree, add non-dairy cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract, and blend until smooth. Set this mixture aside.
- Whip Non-Dairy Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the cold non-dairy whipping cream using a handheld mixer until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Activate Agar Powder: In a small saucepan, stir the agar powder into the non-dairy milk. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes according to package instructions. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, stirring occasionally. (If using gelatin powder, this step can be skipped; gelatin should be dissolved following its own instructions.)
- Combine Filling Components: Gently fold the cooled agar mixture into the berry puree mixture, then gently fold in the whipped non-dairy cream. Stir just until fully combined to maintain the mousse texture.
- Fill and Chill Tart: Pour the mousse filling into the prepared tart crust, smoothing out the top evenly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the tart to fully firm up.
- Serve: Once set, remove the tart by gently pressing against the removable bottom of the pan. Decorate with additional fresh fruits or toppings of your choice and serve chilled.
- Enjoy Your No-Bake Blackberry Tart: Slice and savor this refreshing, creamy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- If using gelatin powder instead of agar-agar, dissolve gelatin in non-dairy milk according to package directions, typically soaking in cold milk before heating gently to dissolve. Skip the boiling step used for agar.
- For a smoother filling texture, straining the berry puree to remove seeds is recommended but optional.
- This tart is best served chilled and should be stored in the refrigerator.
- You can substitute vegan butter with regular butter if not vegan.
- Feel free to garnish with fresh berries, mint leaves, or a dusting of powdered sugar for added presentation.
Keywords: no-bake tart, blackberry tart, vegan dessert, mixed berry mousse, non-dairy, easy dessert, summer dessert