Delightful Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd Recipe
These Delightful Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd combine a crisp shortcrust pastry base with a creamy, smooth custard filling, fresh sliced strawberries, and a tangy lemon curd drizzle. Perfectly baked and chilled, they offer a refreshing and elegant dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 tartlets 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western/European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1.5 cups shortcrust pastry
Filling
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Topping
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 0.5 cup lemon curd
Instructions
- Preparation and Baking of Tart Shells: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your shortcrust pastry and fit it carefully into tart pans, trimming any excess dough. Poke holes in the base of the pastry to prevent bubbling during baking. Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill with pie weights to keep the shape intact. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the edges turn golden. Remove the weights and parchment, then bake for an additional 5 minutes to ensure the base is cooked through and crisp.
- Custard Preparation: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Heat gently until warm, taking care not to boil. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly. Slowly add the warm milk mixture into the eggs while whisking continuously to temper the eggs and prevent curdling. Return the mixture to the pan, stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, and cook over low heat. Stir continuously until the custard thickens, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat once it reaches a creamy, pourable consistency.
- Assembly and Chilling: Pour the prepared custard evenly into the baked tart shells. Arrange the fresh sliced strawberries on top of the custard layer. Drizzle each tart with lemon curd for a vibrant citrus flavor. Place the assembled tarts in the refrigerator for at least one hour to chill and allow the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the custard is cooked on low heat to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Pie weights or dried beans can be used to keep the pastry base from puffing during blind baking.
- Chilling the tarts helps the custard set properly and enhances the overall taste.
- Lemon curd can be homemade or store-bought depending on preference.
Keywords: Strawberry tart, custard tart, lemon curd dessert, shortcrust pastry, creamy custard, fruit tart, summer dessert
