Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Blueberry-Lemon Curd Tart, a delightful dessert that brings a burst of summer to any occasion. With its luscious layers of tangy lemon curd and sweet blueberry filling, this tart not only looks stunning but also serves as a refreshing finale to your meal. Perfect for brunches, picnics, or evening gatherings, each slice offers a harmonious balance of flavors that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (chilled)
- ¼ cup lemon zest + ½ cup lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 1 large egg + 5 large yolks
- ⅓ cup honey
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (chilled)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 10 ounces blueberries
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Make the crust by whisking together egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt; pulse in chilled butter until crumbly. Add the egg mixture until dough forms. Chill for an hour.
- Roll out the dough into a circle and fit it into a tart pan. Freeze for about 30 minutes before baking at 375°F until golden brown.
- Prepare the lemon curd by whisking lemon juice, zest, eggs, honey, and salt over low heat until thickened. Strain into a bowl with butter and cream.
- Bake the lemon curd in the tart shell until set. For the blueberry layer, puree blueberries and strain; cook with honey and cornstarch until thickened.
- Pour blueberry mixture over cooled lemon filling and refrigerate until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg