Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a Blueberry–Lemon Curd Tart, a refreshing dessert that evokes the essence of summer. This stunning treat features a luscious layer of tangy lemon curd topped with a sweet blueberry filling, making it perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. With its vibrant colors and harmonious flavors, this tart is not just a dessert but also a beautiful centerpiece for any table. Easy to prepare and naturally sweetened with honey, it’s an impressive addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup lemon zest + ½ cup juice (from 4 lemons)
- 1 large egg + 5 large yolks
- ⅓ cup honey
- 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
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the crust by mixing flour, sugar, salt, and butter until crumbly. Add egg yolk and cream; mix until combined.
- Press dough into a tart pan and chill for 30 minutes before baking for 20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- For the lemon curd: whisk together lemon zest and juice with eggs and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened.
- For the blueberry filling: cook blueberries with honey and cornstarch in another saucepan until slightly thickened.
- Assemble by pouring lemon curd into cooled crust and layering blueberry filling on top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg