Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of a Blueberry-Lemon Curd Tart, where the zesty brightness of lemon meets the sweet juiciness of blueberries. This stunning dessert is perfect for summer gatherings, offering a beautiful presentation and a harmonious balance of flavors that will impress your guests. With layers of luscious lemon curd and a blueberry filling atop a buttery crust, this tart not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also makes for an elegant centerpiece at any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a backyard barbecue or hosting an intimate dinner, this Blueberry-Lemon Curd Tart is sure to steal the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup confectioners' sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (chilled)
- ¼ cup lemon zest + ½ cup juice
- 1 large egg + 5 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup honey
- 10 ounces blueberries
Instructions
- Combine egg yolk, cream, and vanilla in a bowl. In a food processor, mix flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Add chilled butter and pulse until sandy.
- Gradually add the egg mixture to form dough; chill for an hour.
- Roll out dough into an 11-inch circle, place it in a tart pan, and freeze for 30 minutes before baking at 375ºF until golden.
- For the lemon curd, whisk lemon juice, zest, eggs, yolks, honey, and salt over medium heat until thickened; strain and stir in butter and cream.
- Blend blueberries until smooth; strain to remove solids and combine with honey and cornstarch over low heat until thickened.
- Assemble by pouring lemon curd into cooled crust, bake until set; top with blueberry mixture and refrigerate until fully chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg