Description
Indulge in the delightful Blueberry–Lemon Curd Tart, a perfect summer dessert that balances tart lemon curd with sweet blueberries atop a flaky crust. This stunning tart is not only pleasing to the eye with its vibrant colors but also a treat for your taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or celebrating a special occasion, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress your guests. Enjoy the refreshing flavors and make it ahead of time for convenience!
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 lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 1 large egg + 5 large egg yolks
- ⅓ cup honey
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 10 ounces (2 cups) fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon reserved lemon juice from the curd preparation
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla. Combine flour, sugar, and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Form into a dough, press into a tart pan, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crust for 20-25 minutes until golden; cool completely.
- Make lemon curd by cooking zest, juice, eggs, honey, and salt over medium heat until thickened. Stir in butter and cream; cool slightly before pouring into the crust.
- For the blueberry layer, combine blueberries, cornstarch, honey, and reserved lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook until thickened; pour over cooled lemon curd.
- Chill the assembled tart for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (104g)
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 97mg