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Blueberry–Lemon Curd Tart

Delicious Blueberry-Lemon Curd Tart for a Perfect Spring Day

This Blueberry-Lemon Curd Tart offers a refreshing dessert featuring a buttery crust and vibrant flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be a great substitute.
  • 0.5 cups confectioners’ sugar Granulated sugar works in a pinch.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 large egg yolk Consider a flaxseed egg for vegan option.
For the Lemon Curd
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream Coconut cream is a non-dairy option.
  • 0.5 cups lemon juice Use fresh lemons for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest Enhances tanginess.
  • 0.5 cups honey Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances sweetness.
For the Blueberry Layer
  • 2 cups blueberries Fresh berries are best.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Arrowroot powder serves as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons honey For sweetness.

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Tart Pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • blender
  • Fine Sieve

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a food processor, pulse together flour, confectioners’ sugar, and salt until combined. Add butter and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Mix in egg yolk and heavy cream, pulse until dough comes together. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Roll out chilled dough on floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Press into tart pan and freeze for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line with parchment and fill with pie weights, bake for 30 minutes, remove weights and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  3. In a saucepan, whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, egg yolks, honey, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until thickened to 165ºF (10-12 minutes). Remove from heat, stir in butter until melted, strain into a bowl, fold in heavy cream, and pour into cooled crust.
  4. Bake tart at 350ºF for 10-12 minutes until lemon curd is set but wobbly. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Prepare blueberry layer by pureeing fresh blueberries in a blender, strain to remove skins and seeds. Heat the puree with honey and salt.
  6. Mix cornstarch with cold water to form slurry. Stir into heated blueberry puree, cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice.
  7. Spread blueberry mixture over cooled lemon curd evenly. Return to refrigerator for 1 hour.
  8. Slice tart into wedges and serve cold, enjoying the contrast of flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the butter to ensure a flaky crust. Stir continuously while making lemon curd to avoid curdling. Allow the tart to cool fully before adding blueberry layer.

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