Vegan Blueberry Custard Tart

My first taste of this tart took me somewhere unexpected.

The blueberries burst in my mouth with a juicy acidity that paired well with the slightly sweet vanilla-scented custard. Flavors of fruity berries instantly tickled the part of my brain that held my fondest childhood memories. Suddenly, I was transported to a hilltop filled with wild blueberry bushes and singing birds. I couldn’t help myself – I gorged on fresh blueberries and gathered as many as I could manage, knowing my mom would turn whatever I brought home into a delicious pie.

I think this is what food writers mean when they say something they ate hugged their soul. The memory I experienced of a carefree me stuffing myself with blueberry-stained hands and anticipating what my mom would make felt just like a loving hug.

And so, I ask…what more could anyone want from a dessert?

Difficulty: simple- to moderate
Yield:  makes enough for 1 24-cm (10-inch) tart