Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Blueberry-Lemon Curd Tart, the perfect dessert to impress at any gathering. This delightful tart features a buttery crust layered with tangy lemon curd and sweet blueberry filling, creating a beautiful centerpiece for your table. Naturally sweetened with honey, it’s a guilt-free treat that can be enjoyed chilled during summer picnics or at room temperature for cozy dinners. Easy to make with simple ingredients, even beginner bakers can craft this stunning dessert. Serve it alongside fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for an elevated experience.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup lemon zest + ½ cup lemon juice
- 1 large egg + 5 large yolks
- ⅓ cup honey
- 10 ounces blueberries
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Make the crust by mixing egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Combine flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a food processor; add butter until crumbly. Mix in the egg yolk mixture until dough forms. Chill.
- Roll out the dough and fit it into a tart pan. Freeze briefly and pre-bake until golden.
- Prepare the lemon curd by whisking lemon juice, zest, eggs, honey, and salt over heat until thickened; strain and mix with butter.
- Pour curd into the crust and bake briefly until set. Let cool.
- For the blueberry layer, blend blueberries until smooth; simmer with honey until thickened.
- Layer blueberry mixture over cooled lemon curd and refrigerate until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg