Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd

Welcome back, dear readers! Today, I’m thrilled to share a delightful recipe that combines the sweetness of strawberries, the creaminess of honey custard, and the tangy zest of lemon curd. These Strawberry Honey Custard Tarts with Lemon Curd are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a brunch or simply treating yourself. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 ¾ cups flour
• ¾ teaspoons sea salt
• 1 ½ teaspoon sugar
• ½ cup butter, chilled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons cold water

For the Filling:

• 2 cups strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Curd:

• 3 eggs
• ½ cup lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
• Pinch of coarse salt

Directions

For the Crust:

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sea salt, and sugar.
2. Cut in the chilled, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract and cold water until the dough forms.
4. Press the dough into a tart pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. Bake the crust for 20 minutes or until golden. Let it cool.

For the Filling:

1. In a bowl, mix together the vanilla yogurt, honey, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract.
2. Pour the mixture over the cooled crust.
3. Arrange the sliced strawberries on top.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set. Let it cool.

For the Lemon Curd:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice, sugar, and lemon zest.
2. Add the cubed butter and stir until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
3. Strain the lemon curd to remove any lumps and let it cool.

Assembly:

1. Spread the cooled lemon curd over the cooled tart.
2. Refrigerate the tart until the lemon curd is set.

Nutritional Information

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 50 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Calories: 350 kcal per serving
• Servings: 8 servings

These tarts are a perfect blend of flavors and textures. The buttery crust, creamy custard, fresh strawberries, and zesty lemon curd create a dessert that is sure to impress. Give this recipe a try, and let me know how it turns out in the comments below. Happy baking!