Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd, a perfect dessert that captures the essence of summer. These tarts feature a creamy yogurt-based custard, sweetened with honey and complemented by fresh strawberries, all encased in a flaky pie crust. Topping it off is a zesty homemade lemon curd that adds a refreshing twist to each bite. Ideal for family gatherings or simply as a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, these tarts are not only delicious but also visually stunning, making them an elegant addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 3/4 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 cups strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs (for lemon curd)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon zest
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- Pinch of coarse salt
Instructions
- To prepare the crust, combine flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor. Add chilled butter and pulse until crumbly. Mix in vanilla extract and cold water until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough and fit into tart pans. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the custard filling, whisk yogurt, honey, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; pour into cooled crusts and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes.
- Make the lemon curd by whisking eggs, lemon juice, sugar, zest, and salt over medium heat until thickened; stir in butter until smooth.
- Assemble by spooning lemon curd over cooled custard tarts and topping with fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart (90g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg