Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with this Blueberry Lemon Curd Tart. A buttery crust filled with luscious lemon curd and topped with fresh blueberries, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
For the Lemon Curd Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons blueberry jam, warmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg yolk and ice water, pulsing until dough just comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press dough into pan, trim excess, and prick bottom with a fork. Line with parchment and fill with pie weights. Bake for 15 minutes, remove weights, and bake for 8–10 minutes more until golden. Cool completely.
- For the lemon curd, whisk sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs in a saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and cook, whisking constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8–10 minutes. Strain curd through a sieve into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap (pressing onto surface), and chill until set.
- Spread lemon curd evenly in cooled crust. Top with blueberries and brush lightly with warmed blueberry jam for shine. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a richer crust, substitute 2 tablespoons of the ice water with heavy cream.
- You can make the lemon curd up to 3 days ahead for easier assembly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, No-Bake Assembly
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
