Description
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing flavors of this Blueberry-Lemon Curd Tart, a dessert that encapsulates the essence of summer. With its delicate layers of zesty lemon curd and sweet blueberry filling, this tart is not only a visual masterpiece but also a delightful treat for any occasion. Crafted without pork or alcohol, this recipe utilizes wholesome ingredients like honey for natural sweetness and offers an elegant presentation that is sure to captivate your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups (158g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (38g) confectioners' sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into cubes and chilled)
- ¼ cup lemon zest + ½ cup juice (from 4 lemons)
- 1 large egg + 5 large yolks
- ⅓ cup honey
- Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into 4 pieces and chilled)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 10 ounces (2 cups) blueberries
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- For the crust: Combine flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Add chilled butter and mix until crumbly. Stir in egg yolk, cream, and vanilla. Press into tart pan and chill for 15 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- For the lemon curd: Whisk lemon zest, juice, honey, egg yolks, and whole egg in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (10-12 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in chilled butter until melted. Pour into cooled crust; refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
- For the blueberry filling: Cook blueberries with honey until bursting. Mix cornstarch with water; add to blueberries and stir until thickened. Cool slightly then pour over lemon curd layer.
- Chill tart for an additional hour before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg