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A lot of my family members are big fans of lemon treats. We always have some sort of lemon cake, lemon bar, or any lemon dessert at family gatherings. They are not typically my go to dessert when I have the option, but I wanted to make a vegan friendly version for my Dad to be able to have. These mini Vegan Lemon Cups turned out so good! They are lightly tart and creamy with plenty of sweetness. A mini version of a classic lemon bar, but healthier and vegan friendly. I gave them to my friends and family, and everyone loved them! These single serve versions are so cute and easy to serve. I have a few secret ingredients to make them that nice smooth and thick texture.
These vegan lemon cups start with the crust. I chose to do a graham cracker crust because that is my favorite paired with lemon. The graham cracker cookie comes together with some blended graham crackers crumbs and a few other ingredients to make the perfect crust. The next layer gets a little interesting, but you just have to trust me on this one. It starts with come coconut cream. Coconut cream has such a subtle flavor, but it is a good light fat that will solidify at room temperature to make it ideal for this recipe. Then we of course have lots of lemon juice, but to add even more lemon flavor I added a lemon pudding packet. The next interesting ingredient is tofu! Yes I said tofu, but you can’t taste it after it is cooked. If you taste the batter it will taste a little bit like tofu, but after cooking it just adds extra bulk, nutrition, and texture. Finally you just need a little extra sugar, and powdered sugar for topping. I used monk fruit to keep the sugar content low. The best part about this recipe is everything comes together in a food processor or blender.
This recipe is ideal to bring to any gathering during summer or spring. It is just so bright and fresh which is a perfect ending to any meal! They are just as tasty as original lemon bars, but you get a little added nutrition as well. Plus, I think the mini versions are just so cute and easy to serve. This dessert has the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. If you are in the mood for a lemon anything, give this recipe a shot!
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